Dr. Barry Dworkin

2014-15 flu shot was ineffective because the virus mutated after vaccine went into production

Health Headlines Commentary for April 6, 2016

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Source:

‘Perfect storm’ of factors made 2014-15 flu shot a bust

Reference:

Study: Prior-year vaccination cut flu vaccine effects in 2014-15

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