ACIP members have routinely stated any conflicts of interest at the start of each meeting and ahead of each discussion and vote.
Estimates of current mid-season flu vaccine effectiveness in Europe and China range from 32% to 58% overall, with greater protection against influenza B than A.
The group also recommended two vaccine strains for pandemic preparedness, one for the H5N1 2.3.2.1a clade and another targeting the reemerging H5N6 2.3.4.4h clade.
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet March 13 to select virus strains for the 2025-26 flu vaccine.
The top motivator for getting vaccinated was a strong clinician recommendation.
The Trump administration also terminated advisory committees on long COVID and health equity.
High-income countries have 69% of seasonal influenza capacity and 80% of pandemic capacity.
Experts say the move is very concerning for public health, particularly amid the growing measles outbreak in neighboring Texas.
WHO officials said yesterday that, although communication is at a standstill, reporting continues through the International Health Regulations platform.
In most cases, the provider didn't think the vaccine was indicated for the traveler's itinerary.
