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Is flu vaccination effective ? does it really help to do it in my age ?
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Get Vaccinated: The flu vaccine is very effective against the strains that are included in the shot and helps with some strains that aren't included. This year the shot immunizes against 4 strains and should provide better coverage for flu b which has often had incomplete coverage in the past. You cannot get the flu from the shot and it takes 2 weeks to develop immunity after your vaccine.
Answered 10/18/2013
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