A shot in the arm
Seasonal flu shots are available now at chain drug stores, from doctors. And county health departments will be starting their flu-shot clinics soon.
The shot won't protect against the swine flu--that vaccine isn't available yet. But seasonal flu kills about 36,000 people a year.
Those worried about mercury in vaccine for children can ask for mercury-free vaccine.
Comments:
I consider it an exaggeration to say that 36,000 people die of the flu every year. The way the CDC counts the influence of the flu in respiratory failure gives undo power to role of the flu.
Yes, people do die of the flu, just not 36,000 every year.
Posted by: arnie at September 12, 2009 7:54 AM
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