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Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Help Protect Against Swine Flu

By WKBW Directors

Story Updated: Nov 9, 2009

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that getting a seasonal flu shot may help you fight off the swine flu.
The CDC found that 25 percent of people who had the regular flu vaccine were able to neutralize an attack by the swine flu virus. Only nine percent of those who didn't get a regular flu shot were able to fight it off.

CARROL A says ...

On Monday, Nov 16 at 2:50 PM

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I need to know if there is somewhere I can take my 84 yr old uncle for a regular flu shot, his doctor is out and suggested he try elsewhere. please help! thank you

Aannette Babinski says ...

On Wednesday, Nov 11 at 7:49 PM

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Hi--it is 11/11/09, I need to know who is giving the seasonal flu shot. My mom is 88--her doc. does not have it. Could you email me what drugstore or facility I could take her to(day and time).-----thank you!

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