Influenza
Flu, Not Oseltamivir Linked to Neuropsychiatric Events in Children
Oseltamivir was associated with a reduced risk for serious neuropsychiatric events, such as seizures, altered mental status and hallucination than influenza in children.
AUGUST 5, 2025
CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency Response
The CDC ended the emergency response for H5N1, citing no new human cases since February and a decline in animal infections.
JULY 9, 2025
California Uses Multipronged Approach Against Avian Flu
California has responded to the ongoing H5N1 outbreak by monitoring human and animal activities, and even testing for the virus in cats.
JULY 3, 2025
HHS Adopts ACIP Recommendation to Remove Thimerosal From the Few Remaining Flu Shot Formulations
The new members of the revamped ACIP, in a vote of 5-1-1, recommended removing the preservative thimerosal from flu shots for the 2025-2026 season.
JUNE 27, 2025
HHS Pulls Funding for Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Development
HHS has pulled funding for Moderna to continue development of its investigational avian influenza vaccine and canceled a purchasing agreement, according to the company.
JUNE 5, 2025
Moderna Withdraws BLA for Combination Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine
After consulting with the FDA, Moderna voluntarily withdrew its pending Biologics License Application for mRNA-1083, an influenza−COVID-19 combination vaccine candidate.
MAY 24, 2025
$500 Million Bet on Old Vaccine Technology Puzzles Scientists
While some experts were pleased that RFK Jr had supported any vaccine project, they said the project contravened sound scientific policy, appeared arbitrary, and raised the kinds of questions about conflicts of interest that have dogged many of the administration's actions.
MAY 7, 2025
Elevated Rates of Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy Seen Among Pediatric Flu Deaths
A newly released CDC report reveals that 13% of children who have died of influenza this season had influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis.
APRIL 30, 2025
Wild Birds Likely Source of H5 Bird Flu in Oregon Wastewater
Wastewater surveillance conducted in Oregon acted as an early indicator of the emergence of avian influenza in the state.
APRIL 22, 2025
Most Human H5 Bird Flu Cases in CA Had Exposure to Sick Cows
All but one case of people infected with bird flu in California have occurred in dairy workers who were exposed to sick cows, according to a new CDC report.
APRIL 21, 2025
Bird Flu in Cats Related to Raw Pet Food
The New York avian flu cases among cats were linked to eating raw foods. Other cat cases found among owners who worked at dairy farms.
MARCH 28, 2025
FDA Recommends Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season
The FDA recommended the virus strains to be used in the 2025-2026 influenza vaccines after reviewing U.S. and global surveillance data. However, it was not done in the usual transparent manner.
MARCH 18, 2025
