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  1. 8 hours ago

    This year's may protect against influenza A (H3N2), which has been the most common so far. Get a vaccine today!

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  2. 12 hours ago

    Several options are available for ppl 65+: High-dose & adjuvanted vax or standard-dose 3- & 4-component vax

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  3. 11 hours ago

    Health professionals: Encourage your patients to get a shot & make sure they're protected this flu season:

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  4. 14 hours ago

    Are you age 50-64 yrs? to protect yourself & those at +risk of flu complications around you. Learn more:

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  5. 14 hours ago

    Want to know what’s happening with so far this season? Check out CDC’s latest report at .

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  6. Nov 7

    Pregnant? Getting a shot is the first and most important step in protecting against flu! Learn more:

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  7. Nov 7

    Ppl 65+ experience far more -related hospitalizations & deaths than other groups. Read the report:

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  8. Nov 4

    has been been retired. Find the most up-to-date info in one place at & follow !

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  9. Nov 6

    Pop quiz! Who needs to get a flu vaccine every single year? You do!

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  10. Nov 6

    DYK? is often associated w/ a significant negative impact on an older adult's ability to function independently

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  11. Nov 6

    Didn't get your flu vaccine by the end of October? ASAP! It takes 2 weeks for flu vaccine protection to set in.

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  12. Nov 5

    Report: Months after recovery, ppl 65+ may still have higher risk of heart attack, stroke & other cardio issues

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  13. Nov 5

    When given during pregnancy, shots have been shown to protect the mother & her baby after birth from flu. Read:

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  14. Nov 5

    shots are approved and recommended for people w/ chronic heart disease or who have had a stroke.

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  15. Nov 4

    Thanksgiving is coming! Be sure to protect your family and loved ones with an annual . Catch up on family news, don't catch the !

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  16. Nov 4

    Report says improving rates in ppl 65+ w/ new & existing vaccines is essential to reducing impact of :

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  17. Nov 4

    : Kids with are more likely to develop serious complications. Learn more:

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  18. Nov 3

    Parents: DYK? Children 6 mo & older should get a vaccine every year. Know the facts:

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  19. Nov 3

    aims to show one health interactions "in action." Register an event, show support, & learn more:

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  20. Nov 3

    is today, and it's an international campaign that focuses on tackling public health problems in our world, like the .

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