Cough-Cold and Flu

ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week upated its 2017-2018 flu season vaccine recommendations.

Vaccine viruses included in the 2017–18 U.S. trivalent influenza vaccines will be an A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1)pdm09–like virus, an A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 (H3N2)-like virus, and a B/Brisbane/60/2008–like virus (Victoria lineage). Quadrivalent influenza vaccines will contain these three viruses and an additional influenza B vaccine virus, a B/Phuket/3073/2013–like virus (Yamagata lineage).

BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons pharmacies have annual flu vaccinations in stock and are reminding customers that while they are getting vaccinated, it's a great time to review their immunization records and talk to their pharmacist about other health concerns, too.

HERSHEY, Pa. — Influenza vaccination rates in children may have decreased for the 2016-17 influenza season because of a recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the nasal spray version of the vaccine not be used, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

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LOS ANGELES — Hyland's on Wednesday announced a partnership with GOOD+ Foundation to donate up to 100,000 pieces of Hyland's 4 Kids cough & cold products to families in need.

PALATINE, Ill. — Acura Pharmaceuticals on Monday reported the completed transition of Nexafed and Nexafed Sinus to MainPointe Pharmaceuticals as that company commences selling activities with a new formulation coming to market soon.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Making influenza immunizations available through retail pharmacy increases the odds that a patient will get the flu shot, according to an article published in Clinical Therapeutics last week.

The research cited by Clinical Therapeutics was conducted by Avalere and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.