Flu vaccine 'barely effective' against main viral strain

[Northerner]

This year's seasonal flu vaccine is barely able to protect people from the main strain of flu being spread in the UK, health officials say.

Doctors are being urged to use antiviral drugs quickly to protect vulnerable patients.

Evidence shows the vaccine is stopping only three out of every 100 vaccinated people from developing symptoms.

But Public Health England says people should still get vaccinated to protect against other strains of flu.

Flu is a constantly shifting target and that makes it difficult to develop a vaccine. It is why a new jab is needed each year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31145604

 

[Redkite]

Great!

 

[Copepod]

Unfortunate that flu strains have mutated so much that the jab gives less protection than most years.

However, no reason to think that the situation will arise again next year.