8 die of ‘flu’ in 2 weeks in Santa Barbara. 7 had their flu shot

Scientists were worried this year that “flu season” was going to be especially rough and that’s proving to be true. And even though the flu shot doesn’t work particularly well this season either (it’s about 10% effective), health officials still want you to get it. But sadly, in the last two weeks eight Santa Barbara County residents have died from the flu and seven of them had their flu shot (all eight were 65 or older).

Read the full story  Health Nut News

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