H1N1 vaccine a tough sell to pregnant women
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:28
in Health & Medicine
Because of the risks from flu, they should be among the first in line to get both the H1N1 and seasonal influenza shots, medical experts say. Yet many are averse to vaccinations or medication. As the H1N1 influenza vaccine trickles into clinics and pharmacies over the next few weeks, public health officials and doctors desperately hope that pregnant women will be at the...
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