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Flu Vaccine Did Poor Job Protecting Seniors

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:52:11 +0000

For those 65 and older, this season's flu shot is only 9 percent effective against the most common and dangerous flu bug, according to a startling new government report.

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Flu Season Still Going Strong In New Jersey [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:00:14 +0000

Flu-like activity is on the decline in most parts of the country, but not here in New Jersey.

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Flu-Related Absences Up in NJ Schools [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:45:13 +0000

As the flu outbreak continues to plague the region, schools across New Jersey have seen an increase in absences among students and staff, but it hasn't been as big a problem as in other school years. That's according to a survey by the New Jersey School Boards Association.

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NJ Flu Activity Remains High [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:30:52 +0000

The flu bug rages on. The New Jersey Department of Health says New Jersey flu activity remains high this week.

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4 NJ Children Die from Flu

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:21:39 +0000

Health officials say the flu has been linked to the deaths of four children in New Jersey this flu season.

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Mold Problems Mount After Sandy [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:06:33 +0000

While the cleanup and recovery continues almost three months after Superstorm Sandy, some who suffered damage to their homes are getting sick.

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Where to Get a Flu Shot in NJ

Meredith Chambers — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:30:22 +0000

With the current flu epidemic in New Jersey, there's still time to get the flu vaccine at a location near you. Most major pharmacies in New Jersey are offering flu shots to help prevent the influenza virus. Find out where to get the flu vaccine in NJ.

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New Jersey's Flu Epidemic Worsens [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:04:37 +0000

For the past several days, we've been telling you about how the flu bug is spreading across the region.

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Flu Vaccine Safe For Pregnant Women, Study Shows

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:48:37 +0000

A large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women worried about getting a flu shot.

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Flu Activity Now High in All NJ Regions

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:33:31 +0000

The New Jersey Health Department says flu activity is now high in all regions of the state.

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