Flu Vax Data 'Only Tell Half the Story'

Flu vaccine efficacy numbers may seem lower than normal, but any flu vaccine is better than no vaccine, says William Schaffner, MD, professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University, in this MedPage Today video. Schaffner characterizes the current vaccine's efficacy numbers as "not bad," and reiterates that vaccination helps prevent severe flu even if it isn't perfect. He also emphasizes the importance of pediatric immunizations, given the latest CDC data about pediatric deaths, and looks ahead to upcoming flu vaccine research. Following is a transcript of his remarks: https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/uritheflu/71237?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2018-02-20&eun=g721819d0r&pos=1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Headlines%202018-02-20&utm_term=Daily%20Headlines%20-%20Active%20User%20-%20180%20days