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During the 2009 to 2010 pandemic flu season

Pregnancy Mortality Due to H1N1 ’09 to ’10 Pandemic: 12 Percent

Findings based on confirmed and possible influenza A deaths in the United States
A mutation in the H3N2 virus led to a mismatch between it and the H3N2 strain used to create the 2014-2015 vaccine

H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine

Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
Having acknowledged that the 2014-15 flu vaccine was mismatched to the circulating influenza strains

CDC: Vaccine Production for 2015-16 Flu Season Underway

Next season's vaccine includes last year's missing strain, H3N2
Naturally occurring cross-protective T-cell immunity may protect against disease in polymerase chain reaction-confirmed influenza

Cross-Protective T Cells Could Explain Asymptomatic Influenza

Naturally occurring cross protective T cells provide protection in PCR-confirmed influenza
Children with neurological disorders such as epilepsy or cerebral palsy are at increased risk for complications from the flu

Children With Neuro Disorders Need Flu Vaccine, May Not Get It

Children with neurological conditions more likely to develop flu-related complications
A doctor's recommendation and a patient's race may play a big role in whether or not people get an annual flu vaccine

AAAAI: Doctor’s Advice Impacts Flu Vaccination Rates

Recommendation, and patient race, play part in decision to get flu vaccine
Seasonal influenza vaccines trigger immune system protection against the H7N9 influenza virus

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Can Offer Cross-Protection Against H7N9

Research reveals protective response to more unique virus strains
Only about one in two U.S. nursing home workers receive an annual flu vaccination

Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low

Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination
A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) shortens the length of flu symptoms by about a day

Review: Oseltamivir Shortens Flu Duration by About a Day

And reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia
This season's influenza vaccine reduces the risk of needing medical care because of the flu by only 23 percent

CDC: This Year’s Flu Vaccination Offers 23 Percent Protection

CDC urges early antiviral treatment if symptoms appear