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Sep 2020
10m 38s

Get a Flu Shot!

CNN
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Flu season is around the corner, and this year it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot so we can try to avoid a “double-whammy” health crisis with both influenza and Covid-19 hitting the U.S. at once. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about getting the flu shot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pri ... Show More
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