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A member asked:
Took mom to kroger to get a flu shot today. pharmacist asked if i wanted "regular" or "high dose." should have asked him, but what is the difference?
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Older age: High dose is generally given to people over 65 years old. The pharmacist should have been able to figure out your mother's age!
Answered 11/11/2013
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