"Bloom said the H3N2 virus has changed just enough to make it harder for people's immune systems to recognize, but a flu shot could still help.

'Getting the vaccine is something that people, particularly those who are in high-risk groups, can do,' he explained. 'It's not going to eliminate their chance of getting infected, but it does mitigate their risk.'"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-2025-experts-pretty-worried/

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"Bloom said the H3N2 virus has changed just enough to make it harder for people's immune systems to recognize, but a flu shot could still help.

'Getting the vaccine is something that people, particularly those who are in high-risk groups, can do,' he explained. 'It's not going to eliminate their chance of getting infected, but it does mitigate their risk.'"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-2025-experts-pretty-worried/

#PublicHealth #flu #influenza #vaccines #immunizations #prevention #PrimaryCare #FamilyMedicine