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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Adults Sought Flu Shot in 2020, Less so in 2021

By Ethan Covey

Originally published by our sister publication, Infectious Disease Special Edition

The administration of influenza vaccines to U.S. adults was higher during 2020 than previous years. However, concerning declines have been identified among younger Americans.

The findings highlight the importance of strategic efforts to vaccinate all eligible people during the 2021-2022 flu season (MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2021;70[45]:1575-1578).

“While it is uncertain what will happen this flu