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DR. RICHARD VIENNE, Special to the Olean Times Herald

August 9, 2016

Guest editorial: Fear the flu, not the flu shot

The nasal spray version of the flu vaccine that many people prefer over the flu shot is not recommended for the coming flu season because it doesn’t offer much protection

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