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Flu Vaccine Poor Match for This Year's Virus, CDC Says
This year’s flu vaccine is not a good match for the flu strain that is circulating this season
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This Year's Flu Vaccine May Not Provide As Much Protection
According to a new study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, the current flu vaccines seem to be a bad match for the dominant strain that is circulating this season.
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A Poorly Matched Flu Shot Could Mean a Bad Flu Season on Top of a Covid Surge
Research suggests that this year’s flu shot is not a good match for the main strain of influenza in circulation right now
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SD County Reminds People to Prepare for Flu Season With Vaccinations
San Diego County health officials are concerned this year’s flu season might be more severe and asked county residents to get influenza vaccinations, it was announced Wednesday.
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Do You Need the Flu Shot If You Got the COVID Vaccine? Yes, Here's Why
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot
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Here's Why You Shouldn't Skip Your Flu Shot This Year
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to do everything possible to reduce the spread of influenza by getting a flu shot.
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Get Your Flu Shot: San Diego County Health Officials Urge Locals to Get Vaccinated
With flu season on the horizon and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, San Diego County public health officials are urging locals to get their flu shots as soon as possible – and for free, too.
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San Diego County Urges Locals to Get Flu Vaccine
San Diego County health officials are urging locals to get their flu shot amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez reports.
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When Is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob takes a look at the best times to go and get your flu shot.
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When Should You Get a Flu Shot?
Flu shots are being offered all across San Diego. A common question people ask is when they should get their flu shots. Doctors say October is a good month to get the shot.
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Here's Why You NEED to Get the Flu Shot
Alas, flu season is impending and it’s more important than ever to protect our health. Dr. Ian Smith talks to us about why catching a combination of the flu and COVID is especially detrimental for lung health and what you can do to avoid it.
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Local Doctor Urges San Diegans to Get Flu Shot Early This Year
An infectious disease expert for Scripps Health reminded San Diegans today to get influenza shots early this season to avoid potentially overloading the region’s medical system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Flu Deaths Increase in San Diego County, Cases Decline: HHSA
Eleven additional deaths were reported in San Diego last week, bringing the season’s total to 50, the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced Wednesday. The ages of the new flu deaths ranged from 53 to 80 years of age. They all had underlying medical conditions, HHSA said. The number of new lab-confirmed influenza cases dropped last week. A total…
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Eighth Flu Death Reported This Season: HHSA
A 70-year-old man has died from the flu, making it the eighth flu death this season, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) said.
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Doctors End Protest to Demand Flu Vaccines for Migrants
A group of doctors say they have ended their three-day protest against the U.S. government’s refusal to allow them into detention facilities to administer the flu vaccine to migrants. The protest led to the arrests of six demonstrators outside a detention facility in San Diego.
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Doctors Protesting At San Ysidro Border
Several doctors are protesting near the San Ysidro border because they want to administer flu shots to migrants. NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado has more information.