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Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
Those with asthma, other conditions have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds

Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic
Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs

High-Dose Flu Shot Benefits Elderly
Heightened immune activity seen in people 65 and older, study says

When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

Family Flu Shots Protect Babies Before Leaving Hospital
Vaccinating those in closest contact with newborns provides 'cocooning effect'

FDA Wants More Time to Study Cold Meds for Kids
More data needed on whether OTC remedies are safe, agency official tells public meeting

Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
Targeting increases in fatty acid metabolism inhibits replication, researchers find

Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC
And officials are urging more Americans than ever before to get a shot this season

Regular Hand-Washing Can Prevent Against Colds, Flu
But group's survey finds fewer Americans taking this simple precaution