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What are the cdc reccomendations for flu prevention this coming winter?
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If you know, let us: Nobody knows at this time exactly which strain of influenza is likely to appear. Check with cdc online and they have an influenza site.
Answered 10/20/2014
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I am answering this: since Dr. Raff's response. So new info is out.2014 – 2015 Flu Shots: Trivalent works against 3 influenza viruses – Influenza A viruses (H3N2 & H1N1) & 1 influenza B virus. Quadrivalent & the live attenuated Influenza vaccine work against these & a second influenza B virus.
Answered 10/20/2014
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