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Friday, April 29, 2016

2016 flu vaccine explained

A recent article published in The Conversation by C Raina MacIntyre and Aye Moa from the University of New South Wales tells us all we need to know about the latest flu vaccination.  For the first time the quadrivalent flu vaccine (QIV) will be offered, which protects against four strains of flu.

The authors look at what influenza actually is, why there is a seasonal vaccine every year (and plans for a one-off vaccine for life) and how the 2016 flu season is likely to unfold.  A very handy summary on what's happening this year.

Thinking about getting the 2016 flu vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

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