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Government panel steps in

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 used in influenza vaccines for the 2025-2026 flu season in the United States.

CNN on MSN · 15h

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 upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers.

Scripps News on MSN · 2h

Government panel steps in after FDA cancels advisory meeting on flu shot recommendations

After the FDA canceled a key advisory meeting, government doctors stepped in to propose a trivalent flu vaccine for the upcoming 2025-26 season. (Scripps News)

koco.com · 6h

FDA issues flu vaccine recommendations for 2025-26 season

The Food and Drug Administration has issued recommendations for the composition of influenza shots for the upcoming respiratory virus season, but without input from its independent vaccine advisers.

Maryland Department of Agriculture, bird flu

KETV on MSN · 3d

New case of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected among backyard flock in Dawson County

According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the new case impacted four flocks, bringing the total number of affected birds to more than 200 this year.

CBS News · 1d

Maryland reports new case of bird flu from backyard flock in Anne Arundel County

The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, or bird flu, was detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

The Baltimore Sun · 20h

Maryland Department of Agriculture confirms first case of bird flu in Anne Arundel backyard chicken flock

It is unclear where in Anne Arundel the case was discovered. Jessica Hackett, spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, declined to give the exact location ; however, she said the case was detected in a backyard flock of about 40 chickens.

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Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says

Influenza levels in the US are the highest they've been in 15 years amid winter weather and a second wave of the virus.

Scientific American1d

The Next Flu Pandemic Could Be Worse Than Covid If We Don't Heed History

COVID and the 1918 flu pandemic gave us playbooks on how to prepare for the next pandemic. But we aren’t using it.

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Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children, research finds

Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian ...

Infectious Disease Advisor4h

CDC: Vaccine Effectiveness Against COVID-19, Influenza Assessed for 2024-2025 Season

The CDC has issued interim effectiveness estimates for the 2024-2025 seasonal influenza and 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines.

WWMT1d

Sixth Michigan child dies from flu as state battles high influenza activity levels

A sixth Michigan child has died from the flu. In February, the first flu-associated pediatric death in Michigan was reported ...

CBS 5820h

Influenza cases on the rise across Wisconsin, including some causing brain infections

Pediatricians are ringing the alarm as influenza cases continue to rise across Wisconsin. Pediatricians at Children's Wisconsin say this is one of the worst influenza seasons they ...

Infectious Disease Advisor2d

Influenza Vaccination in Pediatric Rheumatology: Barriers and Misconceptions Remain

Barriers to influenza vaccination among pediatric rheumatology patients on immunosuppression include concerns about disease flares and vaccine efficacy.