Influenza B

Disease

Related News

CDC reports 71 pediatric flu deaths in the 2025-2026 U.S. season

Apr 10, 2026

The CDC reported six new influenza-associated pediatric deaths in Week 6 of 2026, bringing the 2025-2026 U.S. season total to 71. About 90% of deaths with known vaccination status were in children not fully vaccinated.

FDA Reverses Course on Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine After Dispute Resolution

Feb 19, 2026

Moderna announced the FDA will consider approving its mRNA-based flu vaccine for older adults after resolving a dispute over clinical trial design. The vaccine showed 34.5% higher efficacy than standard flu shots in trials.