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Did You Take a Flu Shot Last Year?

By meisenstein at Jan. 30, 2015, 3:53 p.m., 24400 hits



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— Last Edited by Mayer Eisenstein, MD, JD, MPH at 2014-04-11 15:46:28 —

 
Posts [ 1 ] | Last post Jan. 30, 2015, 3:53 p.m.
#1 - Jan. 30, 2015, 3:53 p.m.

I didn't. Mainly because I have not had flu in last 30 years.

According to CDC.gov, the flu vaccine in 2014/2015 season was only 23% effective. Usual effectiveness is about 60%. Also, there are many flu-like respiratory infections you can't prevent by a vaccine.

Here's a description of flu and cold symptoms and the list of flu-like diseases:
http://www.ehealthstar.com/what-is-the-difference-between-cold-and-flu.php