CDC Releases Interim Clinical Considerations for 2026-2027 Flu Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim clinical considerations for seasonal influenza vaccination in the United States for the 2026–2027 flu season. The guidance reaffirms recommendations from the July 2025 immunization schedule, emphasizing routine annual flu vaccination, ideally in September or October, and preferential use of high-dose, recombinant, or adjuvanted vaccines for adults aged 65 and older.