Cases, hospitalization, and mortality in COVID-19 and influenza among Veterans in 2022-2025 influenza seasons

Abstract:Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalization and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 have consistently been higher than those for seasonal influenza.1-3 …

Secondary pneumococcal disease in Veterans with viral respiratory infections

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-viral secondary bacterial infections, such as those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, are strongly associated with influenza and respiratory syncytial …

Factors associated with influenza vaccination in a national Veteran cohort

Abstract: Introduction: Only 53% of American adults receive influenza vaccination, and disparities in vaccination exist among particular racial and ethnic groups. This study …

Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions targeted at the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of influenza-like illness in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as lockdown, social distancing and use of face coverings was adopted by the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces (AF) during the …

Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Male Veterans and Nonveterans, 2016-2018

Abstract: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends persons aged ≥6 months receive an influenza vaccination annually, and certain adults aged ≥19 years …