NPR: Excess Weight Can Weaken The Flu Shot

With flu season ramping up, the CDC has made an effort to reduce risk of sickness by promoting vaccinations. A significant drawback, however, is that the flu shot is less effective for overweight or obese people. With more than two-thirds of the U.S. adult population being overweight, this causes great concern for the efficiency and helpfulness of the flu vaccine. For more information, click here.