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How to time your flu shot for best protection
By: Rob Stein | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — After virtually disappearing for two years in the U.S. as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down society, there are hints the flu could reemerge this fall, potentially… Read More
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It’s Time For A Flu Shot. Here’s What You Need To Know
By: Fran Kritz | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it’s easy to forget that there’s another respiratory virus poised to strike. Yes, it’s that familiar winter… Read More
![Though complications from the flu can be deadly for people who are especially vulnerable, including pregnant women and their newborns, typically only about half of pregnant women get the needed vaccination, U.S. statistics show.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flu_shot-1-1a97a383a30108c720c8bd87bf5699b5b630b1a0-e1571678448981-900x422.jpg)
Get Your Flu Shot Now, Doctors Advise, Especially If You’re Pregnant
By: Patti Neighmond | NPR
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Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease are particularly vulnerable to flu complications yet lag the elderly in getting vaccinated.