FDA Calls for New Warning on Flu Shots

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/vaccines/119429...

Published: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:24:20 -0500

The FDA is requiring flu vaccine manufacturers to add a new warning to the package.[1] The warning warns of an increased risk of febrile seizures in infants and preschoolers the day after a flu shot. The agency announced this in a security bulletin. This measure applies to flu vaccines intended for these age groups. The warning is intended to inform parents of a possible risk. This is how the FDA reacts to data on vaccination safety.