“This is probably going to be a more severe flu season compared to the average," he said. 'Never too late to get the flu shot,' expert saysThat’s why it’s important to get immunized, he urged. “We've known the flu shot isn't perfect since flu shots emerged, but it still can reduce the risk of infection.”Bogoch recognized this year’s flu shot isn’t “perfect,” especially since the component that protects against the H3N2 strain is not as good as he says he’d like it to be. Pharmacist Deanna Kang said it’s not just those who are vulnerable who should be getting the flu shot. “It's never too late to get the flu shot and you never know who you may be impacting just walking down the street or being out in public.

Source: CBC News December 22, 2025 14:57 UTC