Can I Get A Flu Shot When I Have A Cough
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Clever headline isn’t it? Wish I could take credit, however, it’s from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Seasonal Flu website.
Have you had your flu shot this year? I have.
Vaccination is the best way to combat the spread of influenza “the flu” each year. The majority of adults have antibody protection within 2 weeks after vaccination and with “the flu” not appearing in certain communities until February or March, it is not too late to get your shot for full protection.
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