Drug Store News : reported that Study: High-dose flu vaccine reduces post-influenza deaths in elderly

The high-dose flu vaccine was approved in 2009 in the U.S. for adults 65 and older. The findings build on earlier research suggesting that the high-dose vaccine may be better at preventing influenza virus infections and other flu-related outcomes in seniors, including office visits and hospitalizations, compared to the standard-dose vaccine. ARLINGTON, Va. — The high-dose flu vaccine appeared to be more effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults than the standard-dose vaccine, at least during a more severe flu season, according to a large new study of Medicare beneficiaries released Thursday and published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. During the following season (2013-2014), when H1N1 viruses dominated and the standard-dose vaccine had better effectiveness than the previous season, the high-dose vaccine was not significantly better at preventing deaths among the Medicare patients studied. During the 2012-2013 season, people who got a high-dose vaccine were 36% less likely to die in the 30 days following hospitalization or an emergency department visit that included a flu diagnosis compared to the standard-dose vaccine, the researchers found.

High-dose flu vaccine may prevent deaths in seniors

High-dose vaccine was not better at preventing deaths in patients studied during that flu season. March 2 (UPI) -- Researchers found the high-dose flu vaccines may be more effective at preventing post-influenza deaths than the standard dose in seniors. The high-dose flu vaccine was introduced and approved for adults 65 and older in 2009. In the 2013 to 2014 flu season, H1N1 was the dominate virus at the time, the standard-dose vaccine had better effectiveness than the previous season. The H3N2 flu virus, which is linked to higher mortality rates in seniors, was the predominant form of flu that season.

Three more Tulsa County flu deaths recorded in past week; state total rises to 48

• Encourage others to stay home from work, school and other public places if they are ill.Stay home from work, school, and other public places if you are ill. • Make "respiratory hygiene" a habit, including use of tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, then disposing of them and performing hand hygiene at once. In addition to getting your flu shot, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reminds you to follow these prevention tips:• Frequent hand hygiene using soap and water, or alcohol-based products such as hand gels when hands are not visibly soiled. When tissues are not readily available, use your sleeve, never your hands.



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