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Flu Shot Update for 2024 | Durham News
Flu season is here, and the CDC is urging you to get vaccinated by late October—though any time this fall still counts. This year’s shots are updated and include a new mRNA option for adults over 50, approved in August. Last year’s “super flu” hit hard, especially in places like North Carolina, where low vaccination rates worsened outcomes. Influenza can lead to pneumonia, dehydration, and hundreds of thousands of deaths annually. Vaccines are usually covered by insurance; if not, free shots are often available at clinics or colleges starting late summer. Even if you’re needle-phobic, nasal…
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