A significant shortage of influenza vaccine occurred in the U.S.
On Aug. 25, 2004, a significant shortage of influenza vaccine occurred in the U.S. as a result of…
Contracts awarded to Aventis Pasteur and Chiron to develop vaccine against H5N1 avian influenza virus
On May 27, 2004, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced it had awarded contracts…
ACIP voted to recommend influenza vaccination for children aged 6 to 23 months
On Oct. 15, 2003, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) voted to recommend that children 6 to 23…
The first nasally administered influenza vaccine (FluMist by MedImmune) was licensed
On Jun. 17, 2003, the first nasally administered influenza vaccine (FluMist by MedImmune) was licensed. This live influenza…
The ACIP encouraged that children 6 to 23 months of age be vaccinated annually against influenza
On Jan. 1, 2003, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) encouraged that children 6 to 23 months…
Public health officials were concerned about re-emergence of H5N1 avian influenza
In 2003, public health officials reported the re-emergence of H5N1 avian influenza for the first time since an…
Roche received FDA approval of TAMIFLU, first pill to treat most common strains of influenza (A&B)
On Oct. 27, 1999, Hoffmann-La Roche and Gilead Sciences announced that Roche’s TAMIFLU (oseltamivir phosphate) had been approved…
Neuraminidase inhibitors Tamiflu and Relenza were licensed to treat influenza infection
On Oct. 27, 1999, Hoffmann-La Roche and Gilead Sciences announced that Roche’s TAMIFLU™ (oseltamivir phosphate) has been approved…
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A pandemic planning framework was published by the World Health Organization
In April 1999, a pandemic planning framework was published by the World Health Organization (WHO) that emphasized the…
The USDA began surveillance of Influenza virus in swine in the U.S.
In 1998, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began surveillance of swine for influenza virus in the U.S….
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FluNet, a web-based flu surveillance tool, was launched by the WHO
In 1997, FluNet, a global web-based tool for influenza virological surveillance was launched. It is a critical tool…
First human infection with an avian influenza A H5N1 virus was identified in Hong Kong
In 1997, the H5N1 bird flu incident in Hong Kong was the first known instance of a purely…
A combined Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate and hepatitis B vaccine was licensed
On Oct. 2, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed a combined Hib conjugate and hepatitis B…
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Avian influenza H5N1 virus was first isolated from a farmed goose in China
In 1996, A/goose/Guangdong/1/1996 (H5N1), the precursor of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) was identified in…
Rimantadine was approved by the FDA to treat influenza A
In 1994, Rimantadine, derived from amantadine, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat influenza…
The costs of influenza vaccine and its administration became a covered benefit under Medicare Part B
On May 1, 1993, the costs of influenza vaccine and its administration became a covered benefit under Medicare…
The FDA approved use of a new haemophilus b conjugate vaccine for infants and children
On Mar. 30, 1993, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine,…
A combined Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine and whole cell DTP vaccine was licensed
On Mar. 1, 1993, the combined Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine and whole cell DTP vaccine (Tetramune by…
The CDC responded to H5N1 avian flu outbreak in China
In 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded to the H5N1 avian flu outbreak…
The FDA approved PRP-OMP for routine administration to infants beginning at 2 months of age
On Dec. 13, 1990, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Meningococcal Protein…
The FDA approved the use of HbOC for routine administration to infants beginning at 2 months of age
On Oct. 4, 1990, the FDA approved the use of Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM 197 Protein…
Conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (HibTITER by Wyeth-Lederle) was licensed
On Dec. 21, 1988, the conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (HibTITER by Wyeth-Lederle) was licensed. Prior to…
FDA approved Protein-conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (PRP-D, ProHibit by Connaught)
On Dec. 22, 1987, the protein-conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (PRP-D, ProHibit by Connaught) was licensed.
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) polysaccharide vaccines were licensed
On Apr. 12, 1985, the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) polysaccharide vaccines (b-CAPSA 1 by Praxis Biologics, Hib-VAX…
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CDC began collecting reports of influenza outbreaks from state and territorial epidemiologists
In 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began collecting reports of influenza outbreaks from…
swine flu vaccination program in the U.S. Suspended following reports of paralysis
On Oct. 13, 1976, the swine flu vaccination program in the U.S. was suspended following reports of paralysis. …
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H1N1 outbreak at Fort Dix lead to a vaccination program to prevent a pandemic
In 1976, Influenza A/Victoria-like strains had been identified in New Jersey as early as January 21. The novel…
national immunization program for swine flu and Guillain-Barre syndrome Cause is Unknown
In 1976, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was involved in a national immunization program…
H3N2 viruses were first identified in swine
In 1970, influenza H3N2 viruses were first identified in swine during an influenza surveillance study in Taiwan. This…
The “Hong Kong” influenza pandemic resulted in roughly 34,000 deaths in the U.S.
The 1968 pandemic, also known as the Hong Kong flu, was caused by an influenza A (H3N2) virus…