Flu Vaccine is Only 12% Effective For Many of Us

SHTFDashboard.com ^ | January 16, 2015 | Nancy Smith

[Nancy29]

The CDC released early estimates of the influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) today. Many of us saw the report circulating that the VE was 23% overall. But if you happen to be 18-49 years old, it’s only 12%.

[who knows what evil?]

Never had a shot; never had the flu.

[ExGeeEye]

My wife got the flu shot. This year. Then she got the flu. Took three weeks to knock it back. Spoilt Christmas and New Year’s.

I didn’t get the flu shot this year. I lived in the same house with my flu-soaked wife for the duration. I didn’t get the flu.

Maybe I’m lucky.

[so_real]

150 million doses ... from government regulated vendors ... $31.99 each ... annually ... Call me a skeptic.

[Diapason]

I’m one of those who cannot have the flu vaccine because of an egg allergy. Fortunately, although I tend to get the upper respiratory tract infections most years, the proper flu is rare. The last time was 1995 in August - late winter in South Africa.