[torstars]

Here's some data on protection:

I'm seeing people who got the flu shot and have classic flu," Molzen says. "You hope cases are milder, but I'm seeing people in their 60s or 70s who feel real bad."

In Denver, Beck says, "anywhere between 10 percent and 30 percent of the patients we're seeing have had the flu shot."

http://www.baxterbulletin.com/news/stories/20031210/localnews/7156.html

[VeniVidiVici]

Wow! Either you're dedicated or work nights :-)

Since you seem to be quite knowledgeable about this, any idea why these flu strains seem to originate in China most of the time?