Friday, November 03, 2017

to Avoid Influenza

Beyond Flu Shots: 8 Other Ways to Avoid Influenza

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By    |   Thursday, 02 Nov 2017 11:05 AM
Flu shots are a hit-and-miss proposition. While they can reduce the risk of contracting influenza, they’re not foolproof. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says last season’s version had an effectiveness rate of just 42 percent.
Since 2004, flu vaccine effectiveness has ranged from 10 percent to 60 percent, and only cracked 50 percent four times./.../

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