Like Last Year, Flu Vaccine Not as Effective as Wished

From LiveScience:

“There’s more bad news about the flu: The main strain of flu that’s circulating right now doesn’t exactly match what’s in this year’s flu shot, according to a new report.

However, the strain in the vaccine may still be close enough to offer some protection, officials said.”

Source: This Year’s Flu Shot Doesn’t Match What’s Circulating. Here’s What That Means. | Live Science