Early US flu season, current strain may signal risk for younger people; doctors urge shots

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Summary Scientists say new mutation may leave younger people less protected Just 58 million US adults got a flu shot last season vs 75 million in 2019-20 West Coast positive flu test rate reaches 10.7%, versus 0.5% this time a year earlier NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Doctors are urging Americans aged 6 months and older to get vaccinated against the flu after an unusual early rise in cases ​on the...

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