Experts Warn of Potential Flu Vaccine Mismatch in Canada

With rising flu cases in Canada, health experts anticipate a challenging season due to a global spread of a mutating H3N2 strain that may not align with this year’s vaccine. Recent data indicates that about two percent of tests returned positive for influenza, signaling a potential increase as seen in the southern hemisphere and parts of Asia. Experts warn that structural changes in the H3N2 strain could lead to a mismatch with the vaccine, raising concerns for severe infections. Canadian health officials remain cautious, noting it is too early to predict the season’s severity.

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