Flu Vaccine Works Despite Tough Flu Season

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The flu vaccine this season did not work very well. Its effectiveness was one of the lowest in many years.

A new flu strain appeared that the vaccine did not match. This new virus spread easily and caused many illnesses.

Flu activity is now declining, and the season is ending soon. Many people got sick, and thousands of them sadly died.

Getting a flu shot is still important for everyone's health. It can stop people from getting very sick or even dying.

Scientists are already making vaccines for next year’s flu season. They will target the new virus strain, called subclade K.

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How well did the flu vaccine work this season?

The flu vaccine this season did not work very well.

What happened with the new flu strain?

A new flu strain appeared that the vaccine did not match.

Why is getting a flu shot still important?

Getting a flu shot is still important for everyone's health.

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