A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly two months.
  • aramis87@fedia.io
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    3 days ago

    tl;dr:

    Shutdown and staff cuts are hindering US government response and information analysis. But flu cases in UK are 3x what they were last year, flu cases in Japan are 6x what they were last year, flu cases rising sharply in Canada.

    “The annual flu shot doesn’t prevent people from getting infected with the flu. It’s mainly used to lessen the severity of the illness. […] This year’s vaccine is up to 40% effective in preventing hospitalization among adults.” Get vaccinated, try to avoid exposure.