FLU Shot and the Elderly: Nothing New
You will have heard in recent days that the spin on the recent flu vaccine failure, especially with the elderly, is making the rounds on almost all media outlets. When I first heard this I thought where have these people been and why aren't they reporting with real facts and connected reporting of the same issue for many years past. February 21, 2013 ATLANTA (AP) — It turns out this year's flu shot is doing a startlingly dismal job of protecting senior citizens, the most vulnerable age group. The vaccine is proving only 9 percent effective in people 65 and older against the harsh strain of the flu that is predominant this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. SOURCE I guess it is the continuation of the promotion of confusion or just plain not wanting you to know. In general the issue of vaccinating Elders and getting poor results is not new. And if it is well established that the effectiveness is just n...