From HealthDay News (12/4):
CDC predicts a tough flu season
CDC officials warned that the flu vaccine may be less effective than
usual this year, contributing to a difficult flu season. The aggressive
H3N2 strain -- responsible for more flu-related deaths than others -- is
circulating, and testing has identified mutations that may reduce
vaccine efficacy. The CDC recommends doctors immediately give antiviral
drugs to patients believed to be infected, especially young children, seniors and patients with chronic diseases, instead of waiting for test results.
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