# Scientists Guess Wrong on Flu Shot Influenza

Published 2018-01-03 · Updated 2026-03-12 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Months before flu season, experts gather to identify which strains of influenza might affect populations in the coming year. The approach covers most vaccine recipients between 40% to 60% of the time, a solid coverage compared to most vaccines. Creating the vaccine is a complex process that can sometimes end with a useless vaccine, as…

Months before flu season, experts gather to identify which strains of influenza might affect populations in the coming year. The approach covers most vaccine recipients between 40% to 60% of the time, a solid coverage compared to most vaccines. Creating the vaccine is a complex process that can sometimes end with a useless vaccine, as it did this year. Though the vaccine is only 10% effective, experts still recommend the shot and regular hand-washing to prevent infection.

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