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Flu vaccine efficacy against hospitalization may be lower this season: CDC The HillFlu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests CBS NewsInterim Effectiveness Estimates of 2024 Southern CDCFlu vaccine lowered risk of hospitalization in Southern Hemisphere by 35%: CDC ABC NewsFlu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint Livescience.com

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