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US flu vaccine underperforms against new strain, officials say
health28 days ago

US flu vaccine underperforms against new strain, officials say

CDC data show this season’s flu vaccine was about 25%–30% effective at preventing illness requiring medical care for adults and roughly 40% for vaccinated children, due mainly to a newly dominant H3N2 subclade not well matched by the vaccine. An estimated 27 million illnesses, 350,000 hospitalizations and 22,000 deaths have occurred; adult vaccination is about 46.5% and around 48% of kids have been vaccinated. Vaccination remains worthwhile to reduce severe illness, and next season’s vaccines will be updated to address the subclade.

via Yahoo|
#cdc#flu-vaccine#h3n2
FDA to Revisit Moderna’s New mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50+
health1 month ago

FDA to Revisit Moderna’s New mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50+

The FDA will review Moderna’s newly developed mRNA seasonal flu vaccine after a prior rejection over trial design, with no safety or efficacy concerns cited. Moderna says it has met with the FDA and proposed a revised regulatory pathway, seeking full approval for adults 50–64 and accelerated approval for 65+, potentially making the vaccine available for those 50+ in the 2026–2027 flu season if approved.

via CNN|
#fda#flu-vaccine#health
FDA showdown over Moderna flu shot sparks fears of anti-vaccine bias
health1 month ago

FDA showdown over Moderna flu shot sparks fears of anti-vaccine bias

The FDA declined to review Moderna’s experimental mRNA flu vaccine, citing an allegedly inadequate trial design for adults 65 and older that used a standard-dose control instead of a high-dose option, prompting critics to allege an anti-vaccine agenda and a chilling effect on vaccine development; Moderna and its supporters argue the design was approved and that higher-dose controls should have informed the analysis.

via The Guardian|
#fda#flu-vaccine#health
Virginia records first pediatric flu death of the season, vaccines urged
health2 months ago

Virginia records first pediatric flu death of the season, vaccines urged

A preschool-age child in Virginia died from flu-related complications, the state’s first pediatric flu death this season. The Virginia Department of Health notes ongoing flu activity and low vaccination rates, urges eligible residents to get vaccinated, and highlights the presence of a highly contagious H3N2 subclade (subclade K) while vaccines remain protective against severe illness.

via NBC4 Washington|
#flu#flu-vaccine#h3n2-subclade-k
US Flu Surge: 11 Million Cases, Rising Hospitalizations, and Widespread Impact
health3 months ago

US Flu Surge: 11 Million Cases, Rising Hospitalizations, and Widespread Impact

The CDC reports that flu activity in the U.S. has reached its highest level on record, with a significant rise in hospitalizations and cases, especially among children and young adults, driven by a new H3N2 subclade K strain. Despite the severity, vaccination rates remain low, and health officials warn that the peak of the flu season has not yet been reached, with ongoing circulation of COVID-19 and RSV.

via ABC News|
#cdc#flu#flu-vaccine
Colorado's Flu Surge Reaches 20-Year High Amid Holiday Season
health3 months ago

Colorado's Flu Surge Reaches 20-Year High Amid Holiday Season

Colorado is experiencing a severe flu season with rising hospitalizations, especially among children, partly due to a less effective vaccine match and a new aggressive strain. Despite some underreporting, data shows a significant increase in flu activity, and the flu currently poses a greater risk than COVID, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and preventive measures.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#colorado#covid-comparison#flu-season
US Faces Surge in 'Super Flu' Cases Across Multiple States
health3 months ago

US Faces Surge in 'Super Flu' Cases Across Multiple States

A new 'super flu' strain, not covered by this year's flu vaccine, is spreading across the US, especially in New York, Louisiana, and Colorado, leading to increased hospitalizations. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches, with some cases resulting in severe complications like pneumonia. Experts recommend getting the flu shot despite its limited coverage, as it can help reduce symptoms.

via AL.com|
#cdc#flu-symptoms#flu-vaccine