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Remember that the flu vaccine is of very dubious effectiveness on those aged 65+ The CDC still recommends vaccines for the elderly: Because of age-related cha
by ryanwaggoner 6y ago
Remember that the flu vaccine is of very dubious effectiveness on those aged 65+
The CDC still recommends vaccines for the elderly:
Because of age-related changes in their immune systems, people 65 years and older may not respond as well to vaccination as younger people. Although immune responses may be lower in the elderly, studies have consistently found that flu vaccine has been effective in reducing the chance of medical visits and hospitalizations associated with flu.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/65over.htm https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/65over.htm
- collyw 6y agoThey are still only ~50% effective. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/vaccineeffect.htm https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines-work/vaccineeffect.htm
- ryanwaggoner 6y agoThere's a vast gulf between "~50% effective" and "very dubious effectiveness"