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This is incorrect, at least in the UK. WHO provides information about which strains to use based on recent data about which flu variants are circulating. http
by DanBC 7y ago
This is incorrect, at least in the UK.
WHO provides information about which strains to use based on recent data about which flu variants are circulating.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-selection.htm https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-selection.htm
https://www.who.int/influenza/vaccines/virus/recommendations/2019_20_north/en/ https://www.who.int/influenza/vaccines/virus/recommendations...
- raxxorrax 7y agoBetter than nothing but flu vaccines have a bad effectiveness compared to almost all other vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/effectiveness-studies.htm https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/effectiveness-studies.... It still is a bit of a gamble.
- danharaj 7y agoFor the vast majority of people, there is no downside to getting the flu vaccine. A gamble implies there's something to lose.
- y4mi 7y agoBy getting the shot you need to spend time and money. Insurance doesn't really change this, because if everyone did it, the premiums would be increased. (No chance of the former, so I guess that's just a tiny wager) So yeah, you always stand to lose something. It might be worth it to you though
- raxxorrax 7y agoWith gamble I meant that the vaccine being developed for the correct strain active in the flu season.