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Are Influenza Vaccine Failures One Reason for Declining Flu Shot Uptake?

Are Influenza Vaccine Failures One Reason for Declining Flu Shot Uptake?

The rates of adults and children in the United States receiving influenza vaccinations have been steadily declining in recent years, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the 2019-2020 “flu season,” 63.7 percent of American children between six months to 17 years of age received flu shots, compared to 55.4 […]

Influenza Vaccines Only 42 Percent Effective in Adults This Year

Influenza Vaccines Only 42 Percent Effective in Adults This Year

The influenza vaccines currently being administered in the United States are estimated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be 42 percent effective in adults. This is an interim estimate for the 2023-2024 “flu season” published in the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on Feb. 29, 2024.1 2 3 […]

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