Why is the flu vaccine sometimes more effective than other times? Elizabeth Tracey reports

from Johns Hopkins Medicine · host Elizabeth Tracey

You may recall hearing that this year’s flu vaccine was 40-60% effective against the flu. Why isn’t it more effective? Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins, explains that’s a function of the process that’s used to make the … Why is the flu vaccine sometimes more effective than other times? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

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