Report: Influenza vaccine effectiveness for the 2022/2023 season

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

Influenza vaccination during the 2022-2023 season is recommended for the treatment of fever in children and adults under 65 years of age, flu symptoms in children, . ..

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