The Flu Vaccine Saga: The Latest Twist

Apples and Oranges Too

The following two statements are frequently heard:

• Flu kills some 30,000 Americans a year
• Flu vaccination saves many lives, particularly among the elderly.

Many have questioned the first statement and wondered how that figure of 30,000 a year was reached, particularly when it is well known that flu seasons, like the weather, are so variable every year.

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