
Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research
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A preprint study from Cleveland Clinic suggests that the flu vaccine might not have the protective effects people expect, but doctors note that there are limitations to the research.
Researchers found that among 53,402 Cleveland Clinic employees in northern Ohio, getting the influenza vaccine was associated with a 27% increase in flu infections. "The flu vaccine is intended to decrease severity rather than decrease spread." "The effectiveness of the annual flu vaccine can vary widely, from about 10% up to about 60%." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Vaccinated employees were compared to those who did not get the vaccine over a 25-week period.