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Flu shots recommended
May 25 2008
1 min read
The Weekly Source

A small item for an industry newsletter, but even Justine Elliot (the Federal Member) is
issuing press releases urging older people to have flu shots now in preparation for winter.
You may wish to prompt your residents

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