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The US may be in for a tough flu season: 4 questions answered

  • Written by Irena L. Kenneley, Associate Professor of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
imageAn annual vaccine is your best protection against the flu.REDPIXEL.PL/shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: This year, Australia suffered a record number of flu infections. This has some experts concerned that the U.S. will suffer a harsh flu season as well. Irena Kenneley, associate professor of nursing at Case Western Reserve University, explains...

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