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Misconceptions about Flu and the Flu Vaccine
Date Posted: February 6, 2012
Length: 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Dr. Joe Bresee with CDC's Influenza Division addresses common questions and misconceptions about the flu and the flu vaccine. This video is intended for general audiences as well as health care professionals. For more information related to flu and the flu vaccine, please visit the CDC Seasonal Influenza (flu) web site.
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