FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
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What to know about the new flu vaccine
The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology. Dr. Céline Gounder reports.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Flu cases surge across U.S.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Many states reporting higher than usual flu cases
There has been a recent surge in flu cases over the holidays. Previously, 14 states were reporting high or very high levels of flu. Now that number has more than doubled to 29 states across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Doctor hopes flu peak is near as cases surge
Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Flu cases surging nationwide
After the bustle of Thanksgiving travel, flu infections are surging across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Doctor on the flu, vaccines this year
It's the holiday season, which means it's also flu season, and cases are up. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Mutated flu strain could cause surge in cases
A mutated strain of the flu virus is surging around the world. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Jon LaPook explains what to know about symptoms and the vaccine.
Health officials warn of new flu outbreak
With flu season already well underway, health experts are tracking a new flu strain that has caused outbreaks in the U.K. and Canada. The new strain first emerged over the summer, four months after this year's flu vaccine was made. It is unclear if the new strain has made its way to the U.S. Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joined "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Should kids get flu and COVID shots this fall? Here's what to know amid changes.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
What to know about cold and flu season
Pediatrician Dr. Amanda Kravitz joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what parents should know about cold and flu season from newborns to school-aged children – and when's the best time to get the flu shot.
FluMist, a vaccine nasal spray, is now available for use at home
FluMist, the first self-administered flu vaccine spray, is now available for purchase. Here's everything to know, from cost to age requirements and more.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee votes against rarely used flu shot preservative
The votes on vaccine recommendations are the first move by the panel after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all its members.
Flu season has hospitals on alert
There are alarming new numbers in the nationwide flu outbreak. Flu activity is now considered "high" in 34 states. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on how hospitals are taking action.
Flu season could peak early this year: CDC
Between 1.7 and 2.5 million flu-related illnesses have already been reported this season, and forecasts suggest that flu activity will continue to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There's a 40% chance that it will peak in December, which the CDC says would be considered early, compared to previous years. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss what we know about the this year’s flu season.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
Doctor reacts to FDA vaccine meeting cancellation
The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season's influenza vaccines, raising concerns about the timeline for manufacturing next winter's flu shots. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois spoke to Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory committee, about what it could mean.
FDA cancels meeting on flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration has canceled an annual advisers meeting to weigh in on yearly updates to the flu vaccine, raising some experts' concerns about next year's shot. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
FDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
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