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By Janel Martinez | Published January 24, 2011 | Full size is 500 × 320 pixels

Get vaccinated-- This year's vaccine protects against three viruses: the 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu virus, the H3N2 virus, which often causes high rates of pneumonia and death, and an influenza B virus. But many people aren’t sold on getting the vaccine. A recent Consumer Reports survey of 1500 U.S. adults shows that only 37% plan on getting vaccinated. Dr. Williams suggests, like the CDC, everyone over the age of six months get the vaccination. The vaccine is roughly 70 to 90% effective for healthy adults.

Get vaccinated– This year’s vaccine protects against three viruses: the 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu virus,…

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