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Originally Posted by gigij  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? |
No, usually the pick the strain(s) farther in advance, and it's not so rushed. Plus the demand is typically far lower than this year. It's also typically has the wrong strains, and as a result is nearly useless.