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Most Asthmatics in US Not Vaccinated Against Influenza
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Title Most Asthmatics in US Not Vaccinated Against Influenza
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576341?src=rss
Description Despite being at increased risk for influenza-related complications, roughly two thirds of asthmatics in the US are not vaccinated against influenza each year, according to an analysis of data from the 2005-2006 flu season. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Date Jun 21, 2008
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