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FDA Cancels Flu Vaccine Meeting, Experts Warn Urgency

3/2/2025

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The FDA's abrupt cancellation of its annual advisory committee meeting on flu vaccines has sparked worries about the production schedule for next winter's shots. In a revealing interview, Dr. Paul Offit shared his insights on the potential consequences of this decision with CBS Evening News co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

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The FDA's abrupt cancellation of its annual advisory committee meeting on flu vaccines has sparked worries about the production schedule for next winter's shots. In a revealing interview, Dr. Paul Offit shared his insights on the potential consequences of this decision with CBS Evening News co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, highlighting the urgency of the situation.