An influenza vaccine protects people against
Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine
The flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus. In the U.S., flu outbreaks typically occur in winter months. Symptoms include
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