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One of the four flu strains -- B/Yamagata -- included in annual flu shots appears to have fallen off the radar.

As you can see, it is quick, easy and pretty painless. how effective is the flu jab? every year, the vaccine is updated to protect against several flu strains, but predicting which ones to choose has been hard this year, as cases have been so low. but getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. well, it does take two or three weeks to build up a full immunity with the flu vaccine once youve had it so its really important to try to get it as early in the season as possible so when you...

If you are eligible for a free flu vaccine on the nhs, you can book an appointment at many local pharmacies. gp surgeries will also be contacting patients. you might feel a sharp scratch... as you can see, it is quick, easy and pretty painless. how effective is the flu jab? every year, the vaccine is updated to protect against several flu strains, but predicting which ones to choose has been hard this year, as cases have been so low. but getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. we...

You might feel a sharp scratch... as you can see, its quick, easy and pretty painless. how effective is the flu jab? every year, the vaccine is updated to protect against several flu strains, but predicting which ones to choose has been hard this year, as cases have been so low. but getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself. well, it does take two or three weeks to build up a full immunity with the flu vaccine once youve had it so its really important to try to get it as early in th...

Among the other flu strains. they say you should get a shot and stay home if you get sick with the flu to avoid giving it to someone with a weak immune system. pediatric deaths continue to rise. an additional 10 pediatric deaths over the past weeks. it brings the national total to 63. very sad news, julie. >> julie: are they saying anything if you havent had the flu shot it is not too late and still do it? >> they say even if you havent gotten the shot it is not too late to get it. flu seasons c...

Longer. if you are applying for a mortgage, banks need to verify your tax return with the irs. that is going to be a problem for home buyers trying to get a mortgage. if you are a retiree, your social security checks will still go out but the processing of social security works, the employees are going to be furloughed or working -- they will not be coming to work which means if you are recently retired, you wont be able to begin your benefits until this shutdown ends. for business owners, from ...

Any more we have to question what does that say about us that there was a near hysteria in parts of the u.s. and we had a few cases here there are still thousands dieing in west africa and it seems that we dont care as much. >> you dont want to learn the hard way. you want to treat it where it is and help others the and were seeing commitment from the u.s. and others. another thing you got me scared about now, im not going to get ebola, but im going 0 get the flu and youre making me get this sho...

Circulating is called h3n2. we also know that about half or slightly more than half of the strains dont match the current vaccine. so we know that everybody should still get vaccinated because even if its not a perfect match, its very effective. but we also know that that influenza always throws a few punches that we may not have anticipated. and so we need to watch very carefully and listen to the things the cdc is telling us about how to deal with the strains. so we know a lot more than we use...

Widespread. there are a number of states that are experiencing that activity. first of all, its the mismatch that weve been talking about, playing a role into what were seeing. the predominant strain that were seeing out in the community is the influence of h3n2 virus. we know this particular strain tends to cause more severe illness, can cause higher rates of deaths and hospitalizations compared to other flu strains. but this as well as other variables i do think is playing a role. so you know ...

>> whitey bull ger will spend the rest of his life in jail. he was sentenced to two c consecutive life terms plus five years after 31 racketeering charges between 1970 and 1980. >> it took 31 years 6 months two-days to get a conviction for my father. he is going to die in prison. today is the first day we can get on the road to closure. it is a good feeling. >> the 48-year-old mobster was on the roun for 16 years before being arrested by the fbi in 2011. >> a strain of bird flu scientists though...