Monday, February 25, 2008

Flu Shots Fail: Flu Spreads Across U.S.

Thanks to a particularly virulent strain of the flu, this year's flu season has been one of the worst doctors can remember.

Packed emergency rooms, empty classrooms, and bustling college infirmaries are all signs that the vaccine just isn't working as well as it has in past years.

The Centers For Disease Control says the flu is now tearing through 49 out of 50 states. That's up from 44 states last week.

"We do have a strain that is not covered in this year's flu vaccine," explained E.R. nurse Christina Miller.

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