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From the NEJM: "Flu vaccine is effective in community-dwelling elderly"

The October 4th issue includes the results of a study that confirms that influenza vaccinations reduce hospitalization and death rates for the elderly in the community.

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[NEJM. 2007;357:1373-1381]

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