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J. Craig Venter Institute

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Dec 11, 2025
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How effective was the 2024-2025 seasonal influenza vaccine in preventing hospitalisation in different age groups in the UK?

The UK’s 2024–25 seasonal flu vaccination programme reduced the risk of hospital attendance and admission, with stronger protection in children than adults: early UKHSA analyses and media summaries re...

Dec 15, 2025

What implications does the current strain match have for vaccine policy and next season's strain selection in the UK?

The current season is dominated by a drifted A(H3N2) virus that UKHSA and media say has reduced but still substantial vaccine protection — UKHSA/press reports put vaccine effectiveness for 2025–26 at ...