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Swine Flu 4.96: The Count of Many Tests
I did a quick, preliminary count of positive Flu A tests in different vaccine recipients. Of about 500 Flumist recipients, 1 had a positive test for Flu A during the “regular” season (Dec 08-Mar 09), and 39 had positive tests for Flu A during the “swine” season (Apr 09-Jun 09). Of about 1000 Fluzone recipients, 3 were positive for seasonal Flu A, 40 were positive for “swine” flu A. Without getting all technical about it, looks like the two vaccines are both very effective in protecting against seasonal Flu A. Since they were never intended against Swine Flu, it is not surprising that that neither has much (if any) of a protective effect against swine flu.
Take home message: use a flathead driver for flathead screws, and Philips driver for Philips screws. Get seasonal vaccine now, and swine vaccine when available.
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