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In response to ""But does it really stop you from getting it? The regular flu shot doesn't stop you from getting regular flu." -- nm" by My mother, who works in a hospital

Flu mutates all the time, so a regular flu shot will probably be either for type A or B, or even some subtypes, right? But it won't be specific for

Posted by ori-o (aka FactoFail) Jan 17 '21, 09:38

whichever new wave appears in any given season - because although it sorts under main group (A or B) and sub-type, it will still present a variation.

Hence, the immunity will be maybe between 60 and 80 or so, no.. ?

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I just can't believe I am hearing her spout this. This is nothing like the mom who raised me, whom I've only not lived with for 8 years. - Qale Jan 17, 09:42 3
- I assume you monopolized the TV when you lived with your mom. Once you’re gone, Fox News gets its claws in her. -- nm - Mop Jan 17, 09:51 1
  - "Whew, now I can call things gay again!" My mom, probably... but maybe not. -- nm - Qale Jan 17, 09:59
- My mom had some alternative views or leanings, but she never pushed them on anyone or try to convince anyone. - ori-o Jan 17, 09:50

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Flu mutates all the time, so a regular flu shot will probably be either for type A or B, or even some subtypes, right? But it won't be specific for

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