Can I get the flu even if I get the flu vaccine this year?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Yes, flu viruses change often, and the shot might not always cover them. But vaccinated people who do get the flu often have a milder case than those who did not get the shot. Also, many people call any illness with fever and cold symptoms "the flu," they may expect a flu shot to prevent these illnesses. But the flu shot is effective only against illnesses caused by influenza viruses, and not against other illnesses.