Egg vs. Non-Egg flu shots: which works better?

NCT ID NCT03598439

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study compared two types of flu vaccines—one made using eggs and one not—to see which triggers a stronger immune response in adults aged 18 to 64. Researchers followed 366 participants over two flu seasons to measure antibody levels. The goal was to understand if egg-based vaccines are less effective due to virus mutations during production.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Marshfield Clinic - Marshfield Center

    Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449, United States

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