CDC: Influenza vaccine during 2025 to 2026 season less effective than previous seasons

CDC: Influenza vaccine during 2025 to 2026 season less effective than previous seasons

Interim influenza vaccine effectiveness for the 2025 to 2026 season appears to be lower than in recent influenza seasons, but still provides protection for children and adolescents and for adults, according to research published in the March 12 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Flu shot still protects many people this season even though effectiveness is lower, CDC finds

Influenza, often called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads every year around the world. It is caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. The flu can lead to mild symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and tiredness, but in some cases it can cause serious […] The post Flu shot still protects many people this season even though effectiveness is lower, CDC finds appeared first on K…