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Richard Payerchin is associate editor of Medical Economics.

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Tell your patients to get their annual flu vaccines for best protection against illness.

Flu activity ‘elevated’ across more than half the U.S., according to CDC

CDC, other experts are tracking increases in respiratory syncytial virus cases in infants.

RSV: What to know, what to look for, what to tell your patients

Rachael Zimlich is a freelance writer in Cleveland, Ohio. She writes regularly for Contemporary Pediatrics, Managed Healthcare Executive, and Medical Economics.

A new poll suggests that misconceptions about the flu vaccine are at a three-year high, despite the fact that more patients seem to be receiving the vaccine. Find out what physicians can do to clear the air.

Fighting flu vaccine misconceptions

Fewer than half of American adults receive vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia.

Why don’t more Americans get vaccinated against flu? 

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Flurona: The facts doctors need to know

Test your knowledge of vaccination best practices by taking our quiz.  

Quiz: Do you know how to keep patients safe from COVID while giving flu shots? 

National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 5-11

American College of Physicians wants all adults to get influenza vaccine for National Influenza Vaccination Week 2021

How would you handle these five COVID-19 and flu situations?

Flu shots during COVID-19: A 5 questions quiz for physicians 

A recent uptick in cases could signal the official start to flu season.  

Growing number of flu cases seen among young adults 

There are several similarities and differences between COVID-19 and flu. Do you know what they are?