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September 22, 2005

Flu Vaccine Less Effective in Elderly

Vaccines are less effective at protecting the elderly from influenza than has been thought, and some of the drugs commonly used to treat the flu are losing their power at a surprisingly fast rate, according to two new studies. (Washington Post)

Posted by news editor | Filed under: The Flu and Seniors


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