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A member asked:

I know its early in the flu season, but how effective does the 2018-2019 vaccine seem to be against the strains that are circulating now?

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Too early to tell: The CDC will provide data as i becomes available but at this point their reports are limited to regional prevalence. Texas, Washington state, West Virginia & Guam are experiencing significant flu activity as are some states on the northeast.

Answered 11/14/2018

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