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A member asked:
I had the flu shot the end of sept will the shot provide protection the entire flu season. will it cover the current strain of flu?
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Yes and somewhat: The influenza vaccine will provide protection against 3 strains in their current form for years. The vaccine this year covers most of the strains seen in the us, so you should have an immune response.
Answered 12/27/2019
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