When the Flu Outpaces the Shot

Published: December 13, 2014

Perhaps you’ve heard: this season’s flu shot is a bit of a bust. The reasons something like this fails can be myriad and may take years to fully analyze, but the results don’t lie. Although the shot has provided some protection, its success rate is far lower than many researchers had hoped to see. At … Continue reading When the Flu Outpaces the Shot →

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The New Supercharged Flu Shot

Published: November 7, 2011

Here in Los Angeles, the flu shot has been available for quite a while. But just like in years past, I am getting asked whether I believe the shot is really “worth it,” or simply an unnecessary pinprick of pain. It’s worth it. The flu shot is developed each year specifically to stave off the … Continue reading The New Supercharged Flu Shot →

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