Why getting your yearly flu shot matters, even if it’s not 100 percent effective

CHEST_sig_horiz_PMS-TMThere’s been a lot in the press lately about the flu shot not being effective this year. This provides an excellent opportunity to educate about what the flu vaccine is and why it is important.

First, a review of basic biology and immunology. Antigens are proteins on the surface of organisms that trigger an immune response. Recognition of these antigens is how your body …

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