Flu is spreading rapidly in NC. Is February too late to get a vaccine? We asked a doctor
As flu season comes to an end, the death toll in North Carolina from the virus is nearing 250. There have been 246 ...
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 — the eggs used to make the flu vaccine are safe.
As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults
In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 ...
Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
Flu vaccine makers may face a last-minute scramble to produce enough doses after an FDA advisory committee meeting was ...
The Taipei Times13d
Flu vaccine demand stays high as CDC offers extra doses
More than 40 percent of an additional 100,000 government-funded flu vaccine doses were administered on the first day of distribution, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said today. Amid high demand ...
Charlotte Observer12d
Flu is spreading rapidly in NC. Is February too late to get a vaccine? We asked a doctor
A high-dose flu vaccine is available for those aged 65 and older to boost their immune system response to the virus, as they’re generally at high risk for severe flu and complications ...