Repeat Influenza Vaccination Linked to Higher Risk of Infection: CDC Preprint

Scientists still have questions about the mechanism involved in the increased infection risk among repeat vaccinees.
Repeat Influenza Vaccination Linked to Higher Risk of Infection: CDC Preprint
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A recent preprint co-authored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) U.S. Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Network Investigators found that repeat annual influenza vaccines are associated with an increased risk of influenza infection.

The preprint authors initially wondered if vaccination timing and influenza infections in prior seasons may have contributed to repeat vaccinees’ increased risk of infection.

Marina Zhang
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Marina Zhang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues. Marina holds a bachelor's degree in biomedicine from the University of Melbourne. Contact her at [email protected].
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