Public health officials knew months ago about UK flu vaccine mismatch Public Health England says it could not have developed vaccine to protect against new strain in time for winter
Public health officials have conceded that they have been aware for months that the current flu vaccine provides almost no protection against the main strain spreading around the UK.
The strain was first detected by the World Health Organisation last March. But Public Health England said it could not have developed a new vaccine in time to protect against the mutation, which is fuelling a rise in the number of emergency hospital admissions and a death rate a third higher than normal. Continue reading... The Guardian
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Public health officials have conceded that they have been aware for months that the current flu vaccine provides almost no protection against the main strain spreading around the UK.
The strain was first detected by the World Health Organisation last March. But Public Health England said it could not have developed a new vaccine in time to protect against the mutation, which is fuelling a rise in the number of emergency hospital admissions and a death rate a third higher than normal. Continue reading... The Guardian
See also:
- Flu vaccine failing to take the strain Public Health England
- Health bosses knew for six months that flu vaccine was defective The Daily Mail
- UK flu vaccine just 3% effective, health experts warn GP Online
- Next winter’s flu vaccine may not be effective, concedes researcher The Guardian
- Hospital claims it warned last month of mutated flu strain not covered by jab The Guardian
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