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CDC Halts Flu Vaccine Campaign Amid Rising Hesitancy

3/4/2025

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In February 2025, the CDC halted its "Wild to Mild" flu vaccine campaign, grappling with growing vaccine hesitancy and shifts in leadership at HHS. U.S. Senators voiced their concerns over the FDA's decision to cancel a vital meeting on flu vaccines during a harsh season that has already claimed 19,000 lives and affected over 33 million people.

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In February 2025, the CDC halted its "Wild to Mild" flu vaccine campaign, grappling with growing vaccine hesitancy and shifts in leadership at HHS. U.S. Senators voiced their concerns over the FDA's decision to cancel a vital meeting on flu vaccines during a harsh season that has already claimed 19,000 lives and affected over 33 million people.