WHO updates "influenza" vaccines in preparation for the 2027 season

The World Health Organization announced an update to its recommendations regarding the viruses that influenza vaccines should target for the 2027 season in the southern hemisphere, following several days of global consultations. The recommendations are issued twice a year to help health authorities and pharmaceutical companies keep pace with changing viruses.

The World Health Organization announced an update to its recommendations regarding the viruses that influenza vaccines used in the 2027 season in the southern hemisphere should target. This came after intensive global consultations that lasted several days. The organization issues these recommendations twice a year to help health authorities and pharmaceutical companies keep pace with the constant change in influenza viruses, and to develop vaccines that match the strains expected to spread in the upcoming season. The announcement coincides with the approaching flu season in a number of countries around the world, making the update of the vaccine composition an essential part of seasonal health preparations.