Running across news headlines that are claiming that the influenza vaccine is useless and we are all doomed? Worse yet, are you seeing nurses sharing flu misinformation and advising others not to vaccinate? Along with our blog post from yesterday, heres another healthcare professional taking to social media to clear up the confusion link. Share it widely. Dont let the news that this years flu vaccines arent a perfect match deter you from getting vaccinated. Two of the last three flu seasons during which H3N2 was the predominate strain were among the highest for pediatric flu deaths - 152 during the 2003-04 flu season and 171 during the 2012-13 seasons. Even if they arent a perfect match, this years flu vaccine can still provide some protection against the drifted H3N2 virus, including helping vaccinated people have a milder illness in many cases, and provide protection against other flu strains that may be in your community throughout the flu season.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:05:00 +0000
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