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Medical contributor Dr. John Brownstein says the flu shot can still provide “important protection against hospitalization and death and severe illness.”
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  • January 6, 2026

Experts recommend to vaccinate even if flu shot is not perfectly matched to variant

Medical contributor Dr. John Brownstein says the flu shot can still provide “important protection against hospitalization and death and severe illness.”

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