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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines

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Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don't provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday.

The panel unanimously recommended certain flu vaccines that might offer more or longer protection for seniors, whose weakened immune systems don't respond as well to traditional shots.

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