Answer
The flu shot is meant to protect you from
the most common strains of virus that can cause the
flu. The companies who make the flu shot rely on the
previous year's flu cases to judge what types to
include in this year's shot.
Unfortunately, it can't protect you from ALL
the viruses that can cause the flu but it does seem to
lessen the severity of the flu if you still get it.
Being treated early with an antiviral such as Tamiflu
also helps shorten the duration and severity of the
flu if taken early.
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