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Current Flu Vaccine Less Effective in the Elderly, CDC Says
Feb 21, 2013

Older people who received this season's flu shot appear to be less protected from the illness than younger people who were vaccinated. As a result, early flu treatment is especially important for anyone in this age group who shows flu symptoms, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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