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What Is the Efficacy of the Flu Vaccine This Year?

Annual vaccination against seasonal influenza is recommended for all persons aged ≥6 months.

A recently-published report from the CDC details the efficacy of the influenza vaccine this year.

Reference

1. CDC. Interim Estimates of 2016—17 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness — United States, February 2017. 2017; 66(6);167–171.

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