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Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get one now)

  • Written by Libby Richards, Associate professor of nursing, Purdue University
A nurse in Atlanta prepared the fu vaccine for a shot on Feb. 7, 2109. David Goldman/AP Photo

Flu vaccination prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and deaths annually, but vaccination rates are low for many reasons.

During the 2018-2019 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 45% of U.S. adults received...

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