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Why Do We Need A New Influenza Vaccination Every Year?
An influenza vaccine protects people against
Alternative Names
Vaccine - influenza; Immunization - influenza; Flu shot; Flu vaccine
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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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H1N1 (swine) influenza vaccine
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Influenza Vaccine Tr-s 11 (PF) IM Uses and How to Use
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Generic Name: INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE - INTRAMUSCULARPronounced: (IN-floo-EN-za)Influenza Vaccine Tr-s 11 (PF) IM Uses This medication is used to... Read more »
Influenza
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Influenza, often called the flu, is an acute, highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract which commonly occurs in the winter.Influenza... Read more »
Immunizations: Viral Influenza
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