That 's what the CDC (Center for Disease Control) is saying, even if you got your shot early in the flu season.

OK sir, there's you shot. You're all set to sick after you leave this office.
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OK sir, there's you shot. You're all set to sick after you leave this office.
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So each year a panel of doctors decide what strains of the flu viruses will be used for flu shots for the masses.  The problem? These same doctors got together in February, not knowing the strains they picked were not the ones that would effect the public as much as it has, and one of the strains they selected has mutated to the point that the current flu shot won't touch it.  Plus, since it takes about four months to come up with a new flu shot, there's not enough time to make another one.

So now that you know that you have a higher chance of getting the flu even if you got a flu shot, how do you keep from getting sick?

  • If you're feeling symptoms, take antiviral medications (Tamiflu, Relenza)  Antiviral medications can reduce symptoms, shorten the length of time of the illness, and may keep people out of the hospital.
  • If you or your child is sick, make every attempt to stay home.  Keeping the virus localized decreases the chances of spreading it to others.
  • THE BIGGEST OF ALL: WASH YOUR HANDS! It's the #1 way to try to stay healthy during the flu season!
Check out more on the story here (CNN).

 

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