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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:
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Generic Name: INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE - INTRAMUSCULARPronounced: (IN-floo-EN-za)Flu Vaccine 2011-12(4 Yr+)(PF) IM Precautions Before receiving... Read more »