This Year’s Flu Shot Not a Good Match for Children
Out of 92 children who died of the flu this season, 62 of them were infected with the influenza B/Victoria strain, which is not included in the 2019-2020 flu shot.
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This Year’s Flu Shot May Not Match H3N2 Viruses
Experts are concerned because this year's flu vaccine may not match the strains of influenza that dominate the North American flu season.
2017-2018 Flu Season Show Signs of Slowing Down
The most severe flu outbreak in the U.S. in decades is finally showing signs of slowing down, according to an update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Hospitals Use “Surge Tents” for Record Flu Illnesses
Facing record numbers of sick flu patients, hospitals throughout the U.S. are pulling out “surge tents” to make extra room and prevent the spread of the flu to patients in...
We’re Missing Out on a Better Flu Shot
Australia had an extremely bad flu season over the last few months, and experts believe it was probably because of mutations in the influenza virus (H3N2) that was used in...
Study Explains Poor Effectiveness of Flu Shots
November 1, 2017 — A new study has found explanation for the notoriously low effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine. The problem is that vaccines against the flu (influenza) are...
What Ingredients Are in a Flu Shot?
There are many options when you get a flu shot, so it is a good idea to be familiar with the ingredients. You can choose vaccines with live or inactivated...
Will a Painless Flu Vaccine Patch End the Need for Shots?
Researchers have announced promising results of a phase 1 clinical trial of a painless needle-free flu vaccine patch vs. a normal flu shot. The patch is around the size of...
Flu Vaccine Ineffective for Adults Over 65 Last Winter
The flu vaccine was not effective in protecting adults over 65 years old against the flu (influenza) in the winter of 2016, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the...
Flu (Influenza) Vaccine Side Effects
Flu shots do not usually cause severe side effects, but patients should seek medical attention for any unusual conditions. The severe side effects include high fever, behavior changes, allergic reaction,...