Flu Vaccine Works Better Than Expected For Some

On Thursday, health officials said that the flu vaccine is working better than doctors feared, but still is not especially effective.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that this year’s vaccine is 36 percent effective, meaning it reduces the number of doctor visits by 36 percent. The good news is that it works better in kids.

The vaccine provided 59 percent protection against H3N2 in children 8 and younger..