We've had two deaths this week in our area (Southern Ontario). A 15 year old girl and a 13 year old boy, both previously healthy. I think the concern is that healthy young people seem to be the ones dying from this particular strain - which is unusual for the flu.
As for the vaccine being rushed. It's my understanding that the flu vaccine is updated every year based on the anticipated strain that is going to be dominant. Wouldn't that make every flu vaccine rushed?
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