Officials said the virus has mutated, which means the flu shot won’t protect you from what’s going around.

The CDC still recommends the vaccine because it decreases the severity of the virus.

Featured

Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez