Flu vaccine

I’ve been reading that it’s a pretty bad flu season this year, and I’m starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late. Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine? Is this year’s vaccine effective?

‘Everybody should get a flu shot,’ says UCLA Health co-chief infection prevention officer Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice

The phrase became popular after COVID-19 vaccines became available, but it’s not accurate, says UCLA Health infectious diseases specialist Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice

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