Well, Hi all,
I got my flu shot today. Ouch.
Have you had yours?
Below are the chosen 3 strains for this years shot ...
Ma
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Since new influenza viruses emerge each year, a vaccine must be produced annually to ensure it provides the best possible protection against the types of flu virus in circulation. The production of influenza vaccine is a unique and complex biological process, so annual differences in the manufacturing process can occur.
Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommended this year's influenza vaccine contain an A/New Caledonia-like, an A/Wisconsin-like and a B/Malaysia-like virus strains. There was a delay in getting the appropriate seed strain for the A/Wisconsin strain to manufacturers, as well as distribution from the WHO of kits to test the content and strength of the vaccine. All of these factors have led to a later delivery date for vaccine.
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