alternatives to prevent or treat flu

January 2004

Now that flu vaccine is in such short supply, attention is being focused on alternatives to prevent or treat flu.

The remaining flu shots will be only for high-risk patients.

FluMist is an alternative for healthy folks aged 5 to 49. It contains a live virus, so it's not for immunocompromised patients... or their close contacts.

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