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Flu and COVID strains change over time. That's why it's so important to stay up to date with both vaccines. They help protect you and your family and reduce your risk of serious illness.
How can you avoid getting sick and stop the spread of germs? Follow these tips, especially during cold, flu, COVID, and respiratory illness season.
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