2017-18 Flu update * see 2-15-18 update below

2-15-18 update. Despite the info I reported based on the CDC info at the time, the CDC now is reporting significantly lower protection from the vaccine than they did based on the early samples. There is still multiple strains of both A and B flu circulating which is unusual.
The do report 63 pediatric deaths at this time, and 3/4 of those did not receive a flu shot. You would have to know what percentage of children got the flu shot to know if that was a meaningful statistic.
Despite the less than perfect shot, and the fact that there are unpresidented numbers of strains circulating, the flu shot is still a good bet, and reduces the chances of getting the flu.
Flu season is here early and strong. Influenza H3N2 strains lead the pack and tend to be more severe flus. H1N1 is close behind, and 2 or more B strains are also actively circulating.
about 40 children have died this flu season and 10 in just the last 1 week. Flu kills thousands of adults and about 100 children every year in the United States.

[@allboutthemojo]

Thank you for the info. You do a Great service by keeping people informed!

[@caryscats9124]

No need for flu shot !

[@CastelloWellness]

Do tell, what knowledge do you base this on? And the parents of the 10 children that died this week of flu? Explain to them please how the flu shot is evil or not necessary.

[@caryscats9124]

Dr. Greg Castello You tell them there is poison in flu shots !

[@dobermanxxxl]

Why is media reporting 10% efficacy

[@CastelloWellness]

I have no idea. I went on the CDC website and read and reread their data. There are multiple strains of flu circulating (many more strains than the 4 that are in the shot) They state clearly that, when listing the IDs of the strains, that although they are not exactly the same strain, they are similar enough to the strain in the shot to have effect. Chevy has a dozen models, you may have a Cobalt, it's not the exact same car as the Cruz, but they share a lot of parts. As always, the media try to sensationalize topics to try and get you to boost ratings. (No news is no news)