Influenza Vaccination
Deck the Halls With Vaccinations! Vaccination Best Way to Prepare for Coming Holidays, CDC Says
There is a need to increase the uptake of both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as the “tripledemic” ...
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Even Without a Good Match, Flu Shot Still Reduces Hospitalizations and Death
Even though it was only 38% effective against all strains, the 2017-2018 influenza vaccines prevented an estimated ...
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
With Millions Sick, Flu Season Is Really Here
So far this season, millions of Americans have come down with influenza, and up to 84,000 of them have been ...
JANUARY 11, 2019
Influenza Vaccines That Target Neuraminidase May Offer Broader Protection
The NIH supported a new study that is looking at broader protections from future influenza vaccines.
APRIL 12, 2018
Selecting Components for Next Year’s Flu Vaccine
As the flu seasons starts to wind down, public health officials have their eyes on next season's flu.
MARCH 5, 2018
Flu Vaccine Only about 36% Effective This Season
The overall vaccine effectiveness against influenza A and influenza B viruses was 36%, brought down by its efficacy ...
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Senator Seeks $1 Billion Shot in the Arm for Flu Vaccine Development
Flu costs the nation $10.4 billion in direct medical costs annually and $87 billion in total economic burden.
FEBRUARY 16, 2018
Record-Breaking Flu Reported: More Illness, More Hospitalizations
Influenza is still on the rise this season, and on track to break some recent records, according to the CDC.
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Estimates of Global Seasonal Flu Deaths Show Increase
More people are dying from seasonal influenza each year than previously thought.
DECEMBER 13, 2017
CDC: 2016-17 Flu Season Was Moderate
Influenza A(H3N2) viruses predominated overall this season, but influenza B viruses were the most commonly reported ...
JULY 18, 2017
High-Dose Flu Vaccine More Effective at Preventing Death in Seniors With H3N2 Flu
Seniors are far more likely to die from influenza than other groups, with the CDC estimating that between 71% and ...
MARCH 30, 2017
Flu Vaccination Drops Among Seniors, Rises Among HCWs and Kids
The U.S. influenza vaccination coverage rate was 45.6%, a drop of 1.5% from the previous season.
OCTOBER 6, 2016
