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  Ann Intern Med SACKS HS In older adults, RSV prefusion F vaccine reduced hospitalization for RSV-related respiratory tract disease vs. no vaccine. Ann Intern Med. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-05113. PubMed           Abstract available SOUMARE A, Kapfer T, Botrel T, Adda L, et al Systemic Corticosteroids, Mortality, and Infections in Pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome : A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med. 2025 Dec 2. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-03055. PubMed           Abstract available Arch Virol LAI QR, Chen W, Yu GF, Guo YJ, et al Molecular epidemiology and clinical characteristics of human adenovirus in children in Hangzhou (2022-2023). Arch Virol. 2026;171:60. PubMed           Abstract available Biochem Biophys Res Commun WU X, Bhatt V, Liu JJ, Hong L, et al Single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis reveals differential expr...

  Antiviral Res LEEKHA A, Reichel K, Hurst B, Varadarajan N, et al Therapeutic intranasal delivery of NanoSTING provides broad protection against seasonal and highly pathogenic influenza strains. Antiviral Res. 2026 Jan 14:106342. doi: 10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106342. PubMed           Abstract available BMJ MARTIN DS, Doidge JC, Gould D, Shahid T, et al The impact of skin tone on performance of pulse oximeters used by NHS England COVID Oximetry @home scheme: measurement and diagnostic accuracy study. BMJ. 2026;392:e085535. PubMed           Abstract available Drug Saf PALMER M, Seekins D, Avigan M, Marcinak J, et al The Impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccination on Detection, Assessment, and Management of Suspected Acute Drug-Induced Liver Injury Occurring during Clinical Trials: Consensus Recommendations from the IQ DILI Initiative. Drug Saf. 2026;49:9-25. PubMed        ...

  Ann Intern Med TERAN-PLASENCIA JM, Kalil AC In adults hospitalized with acute HF, predischarge influenza vaccination reduced a composite of mortality or readmission at 1 y. Ann Intern Med. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-04799. PubMed           Abstract available TONG SYC, Gibney KB In older adults, high- vs. standard-dose influenza vaccine reduced hospitalization for influenza or pneumonia. Ann Intern Med. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-25-05209. PubMed           Abstract available Arch Virol YAN Y, Pan Z, Mao L, Niu P, et al Genome surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB subvariants in Wuhan in June 2023. Arch Virol. 2026;171:38. PubMed           Abstract available Biochem Biophys Res Commun HUANG A, Li C, Wu H, Sun W, et al Development of human single-domain antibodies against influenza based on NA-targeting IgG. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2026;798:153238...

  Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the Commonwealth moves through peak flu season .  Thousands of residents have become ill , forcing them to miss work, school, and other activities.  Many are experiencing serious complications , leading to increased visits to urgent care centers and emergency departments, and high levels of hospitalization .  The current widespread burden of illness underscores the importance of taking preventive measures , especially vaccination , to reduce severe disease and protect individuals, families, and communities. Tragically, influenza has already been reported to be associated with the deaths of three pediatric patients in Massachusetts during recent weeks.  In addition, there have been 29 adult influenza deaths reported so far this season.  While COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) rates currently remain low, cases...

  BMC Pediatr CHEN Y, Wang Y, Tao X, Zhou M, et al Pediatric necrotizing pneumonia caused by mixed infection with influenza A virus and Panton-Valentine Leucocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus: case report and literature review. BMC Pediatr. 2025 Dec 24. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06410. PubMed           Abstract available Eur J Epidemiol OSTERGREN OM, Counil E, Karimi A, Fall T, et al Who got tested and who got sick? Sociodemographic inequalities in COVID-19 testing and hospitalization among 1.48 million individuals in Sweden. Eur J Epidemiol. 2025;40:1431-1439. PubMed           Abstract available J Immunol ABE K, Holmes TH, Nguyen TT, Kim-Schulze S, et al Evaluating COVID-19 severity prediction and immune dynamics with NULISAseq: Insights from the IMPACC study. J Immunol. 2025;214:3310-3320. PubMed           Abstract available OSUAGWU AE, Payne M, Bosch J, Mbony...