flu shot
Coverage of flu shot in the Nexus archive.
- Ask Dr. Nandi: FDA approves 1st single-dose generic flu treatment ahead of flu season
The FDA approved the first generic version of Xofluza, a single-dose antiviral flu treatment for people aged 5 and older with symptoms for no more than 48 hours. The generic drug, containing baloxavir marboxil, offers convenience and affordability but is not a substitute for the flu vaccine.
- FDA panel recommends Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults
An FDA panel has recommended Moderna’s mRNA flu shot for older adults. The recommendation highlights the potential of mRNA vaccines to be developed and updated quickly to match circulating flu strains later in the year.
- Leading OB-GYN group issues vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) released a maternal vaccine schedule that diverges from CDC guidance, recommending four vaccines during pregnancy: flu, COVID-19, Tdap, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) protection. This marks the first time ACOG's recommendations conflict with CDC's stance on maternal immunization.