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2024 Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

October 10, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024 – The CDC says the influenza vaccine being used this flu season might be less effective than the one used last flu season, based on reports of how well the vaccine is working in five South American countries. The seasonal flu vaccine cut the risk of hospitalization for high-risk groups by 35% […]

A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away

September 2, 2022

You can prevent the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated. This includes pregnant women. Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu vaccine is too much trouble or costs too much. Or they are sure that a flu […]