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Should a child be vaccinated for H1N1 virus?

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Most definitely yes. Children and young adults are the groups most effected by the Swine Flu and most deaths are occurring in the age group. Get you child vaccinated, esp. if they are in contact with other children through school or daycares or even interacting with siblings.

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