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Are most cases of flu reported so far this season covered by the current vaccine? having trouble finding info on that. had my flu shot oct. 2.
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Not out yet: Data on influenza is not really available yet. Generally that information lags by about a month or so, and most flu reported is not broken into serotype until isolates are sent to the cdc. There are surveillance facilities, but there hasn't been much influenza yet. Stay tuned....
Answered 11/28/2012
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