CDC Deputy Director Says Flu Vaccine Is A Better Match To Circulating Viruses.

reports that CDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat reassured the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on Thursday that “current lab data shows that most flu viruses in circulation remain similar to the virus used to develop vaccines updated from the 2014-2015 season to create a better match.” Democrats and Republicans on the subcommittee “expressed concern about the capacity and modernity of the vaccine development process while still emphasizing the need for individuals to get vaccinated.” Schuchat added that it is unknown how well the vaccine will work at this time of year but emphasized that “being vaccinated protects you substantially compared to not being vaccinated.” http://www.cq.com/login?jumpto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cq.com%2Fdoc%2F4793911