The Trump regime seems to be doing everything it can to give the seasonal flu a helping hand.
The decision comes amidst one of the worst flu seasons seen in the U.S. in many years.
Typically, the group meets every February or March to discuss what next winters flu shots should look like.
Because the flu virus mutates so quickly, seasonal flu vaccines have to be updated every year.© Jes2u.photo via Shutterstock
Pharmaceutical companies will typically produce flu vaccines based on the recommendations of the FDA and others.
Thankfully, the FDA isnt solely responsible for picking what the seasonal flu vaccine will look like.
STAT NewsreportedMonday that officials from the FDA and CDC will be attending this meeting, held in London.
Its a six-month production cycle, Offit toldThe New York Times.
So one can only assume that were not picking flu strains this year.
Despite the VRBPAC cancellation, the FDA says that next years flu shot will not be in peril.
The agency, however, offered no details as to how its expected recommendations will now be crafted.
Texas is also facing itsworst outbreakof measles, another vaccine-preventable disease, in 30 years.
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