With New Strain Surging, Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?

With new strain surging, is it too late to get a flu shot?

The flu is surging across Massachusetts, with a particular strain of the virus “hitting hard and fast.” There have been more than two dozen recorded deaths so far, and experts anticipate cases continuing to rise. But it’s not too late to take preventative measures.

Is it too late for a flu shot? How not to get sick this season (and how to handle it if you do). - The Boston Globe

A combination of low vaccination rates, an increase in holiday travel, and a rapidly spreading strain of influenza A is driving a spike in flu. Here's how to avoid it.