After canceling meeting of independent advisers, FDA issues 2025-26 flu vaccine recommendations
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the ...
What is bird flu? Here's everything you need to know about the virus affecting chickens and dairy cattle
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry ...
Oregon health officials warn of worst flu season in over a decade
The Oregon Health Authority said it is seeing its worst flu season since the agency began tracking the virus 15 years ago.
US FDA makes recommendations for influenza vaccines to manufacturers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday made recommendations to vaccine manufacturers for the virus strains to be ...
Egg-based flu vaccine production secure despite avian influenza
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Eggs are disappearing from store shelves due to shortages caused by the avian flu outbreak, but never fear ...
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Older adults may have stronger immunity to bird flu, Penn study finds
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian ...
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A new vaccine could offer better protection against COVID-19 and flu
Scientists at Cornell University have developed a new type of vaccine that may provide stronger and longer-lasting protection ...
RFK Jr. Says Vaccinating Birds Against Avian Flu Will Create ‘Mutation Factories’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the worsening avian flu crisis, saying vaccinating birds turns them into “mutation factories.
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HHS review of a vaccine contract sparks worries about preparedness for a potential bird flu pandemic
HHS is re-evaluating a nearly $600 million contract with Moderna to develop and test vaccines against flu viruses that could ...
Vaccinating chickens could help contain bird flu — and egg prices. Here’s why it’s rare
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for ...
What to know after FDA canceled event on next flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration canceled a meeting to update on influenza vaccines. The annual meeting cancellation came in late February. One key determination is figuring out which strain of the ...