It’s possible to catch flu even with a flu shot

Dear Doctor: I got a flu shot this fall, but I still got sick. Why did this happen? Dear Reader: Considering how this year’s flu season is shaping up, we’re not surprised by your question. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks weekly flu statistics, the current season started early and has been unusually severe. Flu has been reported in all 50 states.

The typical…