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Flu shot

a special vaccine which provides immunity to infection by a variety of influenza viruses. The vaccine is updated annually due to the constant introduction of new viral strains. Flu vaccination programs are common in the elderly population and any other groups who are at increased risk of viral infection.


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School and beyond question?

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by Piester00
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:04 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: School and beyond question?
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Forum: Human Biology
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by ejmagdaleno
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Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Rh Sensitization and Blood Transfusions
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by GaryGaulin
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Forum: Evolution
Topic: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
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Re: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?

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by AFJ
Sat May 23, 2009 9:05 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
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