Well, did you know that your flu shot is different this year? If you have already received it, you may have noticed that you may not have had the same side effects as last time. You may not feel sad or lethargic after the shot. The difference here is that this year's vaccine does not contain any virus, any strain, as it did before. We asked an expert why it was believed that a fourth strain had not been circulating since 2020, so it made no sense to add it. So this is the major change. So when you get your flu shot this year, you won't get a vaccine against flu B, which hasn't been detected for years. Scientists are actually pointing to Covid as the reason for the curtain on society
This year's flu shot does not cover the strain caused by COVID-19 impact
The 2024 flu vaccine does not include the “flu B” strain, which has not circulated since 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 precautions.
This year's flu vaccine does not include the “flu B” strain, which has not been found since 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 precautions.>> Download the KOCO 5 app. Because of the changes, people won't feel nervous or drowsy after the shot, something that many people commonly experience after getting vaccinated. “It has been assumed that the fourth strain has not been circulating since 2020, so it makes no sense to add it,” said Joseph Sassin, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma. So, when Oklahomans get the flu vaccine this year, they will not get the vaccine against “flu B.” Experts said mask-wearing and social distancing measures have effectively taken the strain out of circulation. Top Headlines Timeline: Severe storms with tornadoes, hail risk possible on Wednesday Apple introduces AI on iPhone today. Here's what's going on as new Oklahoma laws take effect Nov. 1 One person injured after being hit by car in north Oklahoma City Walmart unveils Black Friday deals event. Here's what you need to know
This year's flu vaccine does not include the “flu B” strain, which has not been found since 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 precautions.
>> Download KOCO 5 App
Due to the changes, people will not feel nervous or drowsy after getting the vaccine, something that many people usually experience after getting the vaccine.
“It has been assumed that the fourth strain has not been circulating since 2020, so it makes no sense to add it,” said Joseph Sassin, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma.
So, when Oklahomans get the flu vaccine this year, they will not get the vaccine against “flu B.”
Experts said masking and social distancing measures have effectively driven the strain out of circulation.
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