FDA Gathers to Choose 2026-2027 Flu Vaccine Strains
Published Date: 2/12/2026
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Summary
The FDA is hosting a public meeting on March 12, 2026, to decide which flu virus strains will be included in the 2026-2027 flu vaccine. This affects everyone who gets a flu shot, helping make sure the vaccine matches the most common flu types. They’re also asking for your thoughts before March 11, so speak up and help shape next year’s flu protection!
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2026-2027 Flu Strain Decision
The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet on March 12, 2026, to discuss and recommend which influenza virus strains should be included in the 2026-2027 U.S. flu vaccine. This decision affects people who get a flu shot because it helps ensure the vaccine matches the most common flu types for the 2026-2027 influenza season.
Public Comment Docket Open
FDA established docket FDA-2026-N-0826 for public comment on the 2026-2027 influenza vaccine strain composition; the docket closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 11, 2026. Comments submitted on or before March 3, 2026, will be provided to the Committee; comments submitted by March 11, 2026, will be considered by FDA.
Online, Captioned, Accessible Meeting
The March 12, 2026 meeting will be held via an online teleconferencing/video platform (available via a live web link) and will be viewed, captioned, and recorded. FDA intends to post background materials no later than two business days before the meeting, and persons needing disability accommodations must contact FDA at least 7 days in advance.
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