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Hi,do i need the flu vaccination yet ? i'm 56, not overweight and don't drink alcohol & never smoked. only medication i'm on is beta blockers for anxiety(propopnolol) i'm a barber not working due to covid restrictions so not exposed to public. thanks?

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Dr. Mark Roberts answered

Yes.: CDC, AAFP, ACP, virtually all the professional medical societies recommend a flu shot for EVERYONE, unless there is a strong and compelling contraindication not to do so. So...go get your shot! Stay healthy!

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Answered 11/3/2020

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A member asked:

Hi,do i need the flu vaccination yet ? i'm 56, not overweight and don't drink alcohol & never smoked. only medication i'm on is beta blockers for anxiety(propopnolol) i'm a barber not working due to covid restrictions so not exposed to public. thanks?

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Dr. Mark Roberts answered

Dr Rand agreed

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