<2>Recommendations for Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2026-2027 Northern Hemisphere Season
<3>The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Recommendations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or “flu”) vaccines for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere influenza season. This announcement was made following a 4-day consultation examining global influenza surveillance data.
<3>Importance of Influenza Vaccination
Influenza vaccination is a crucial measure in preventing the spread of influenza and its complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine each year. Influenza vaccination can help protect against the flu, reduce the risk of flu-related complications, and prevent the spread of the flu to others.
<3>WHO’s Recommendations for the 2026-2027 Northern Hemisphere Season
The WHO’s recommendations for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season are based on the analysis of global influenza surveillance data. The recommended composition of influenza vaccines for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season includes:
<3sect1>Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (TIV)