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Can You Get The Flu If You Have Had A Flu Shot?
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I recently had the opportunity to speak one on one with Dr. Carolyn Bridges, the Associate Director for Science in the Influenza Division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This CDC unit is responsible for a number of tasks, including:
- Year-round influenza surveillance throughout the world
- Coordinating with state and local health departments
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