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Last Year’s Flu Shot Sucked. This Year’s Could Save Your Life.

CATCH A COLD

Eighty thousand people died from influenza-related illness last year. Researchers are hoping this year’s flu shot is more effective.

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

Published Oct. 4 2018 5:09AM EDT

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Tanya Basu

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

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