Vaccine News: Increases in Measles, Rabies; COVID-19 Still Elevated
October 1, 2026
View the latest highlights regarding influenza, COVID-19, RSV, pediatric, adult, and travel vaccines below! Our complimentary Respiratory Vaccines & Monoclonal Antibodies Reference Chart and Complete Vaccine Products Reference Guide are available for download as well.
Influenza Vaccines - 2026-27 Trivalent Influenza Vaccines
Order your 2026-27 Influenza vaccines on BioSupply® today!
Let us help you curb severe flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in your communities with our comprehensive selection of injectable and nasal spray vaccines.
COVID-19 Vaccines - 2026-27 Season Offerings
CDC data as of Sept. 25 states that COVID-19 activity in the U.S. is elevated but decreasing nationally. View our COVID-19 product page for a complete list.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Immunizations are recommended by the CDC for infants, some young children, and adults who are older or have certain risk factors that increase severe RSV illness potential. View FFF's RSV vaccine and monoclonal antibody product page.
Travel Vaccines - Vaccine Access
FFF can help your patients who are traveling stay safe with our comprehensive travel vaccine portfolio. The CDC notes the following updated or new Travel Health Notices (THNs):
- circulating poliovirus globally (Sept. 23)
- an increase in yellow fever cases in Colombia (Sept. 18)
- an outbreak of chikungunya in Nicaragua (Sept. 3)
- a hepatitis A (HAV) outbreak in Costa Rica, mostly within the San José province (Sept. 18)
- increased dengue in the following countries where travelers may be at an increased risk: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu, Vietnam (Sept. 3)
Adult Vaccines - Protecting Patients Against Severe Illness
Check out our adult vaccine product page to review the adult vaccines that are in stock and ready to ship today. Visit the CDC for adult immunization schedules. Let FFF help keep your adult patients and their communities healthy.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the notable increase in human rabies exposures this year. Stock up on rabies vaccines (Imovax® and RabAvert®) as well as rabies immune globulin (KEDRAB® and HyperRAB®) by ordering through BioSupply®. Also, read about a Nufactor® pharmacist's unexpected bat encounter and subsequent rabies treatment.
Pediatric Vaccines - For Youth Immunization
Measles cases in the U.S. continue to rise. As of Sept. 24, the CDC confirmed 3,659 measles cases in the U.S. By comparison, there were a total of 2,289 confirmed cases in all of 2025.
Notably, Pennsylvania has been struggling recently with measles. The state's Department of Health says there have been 903 confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania so far this year.
CDC states that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is "very safe and effective." For the MMR vaccine and other recommended back-to-school vaccinations, see FFF's pediatric vaccines product page and order now on BioSupply®. Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website for immunization schedules.