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|Videos|November 1, 2017
Flu Alert: A Campaign Emphasizing Importance of Vaccination in Adults 65 & Older
Author(s)Contagion® Editorial Staff
William Schaffner, MD, discusses NFID and Sanofi Pasteur’s Flu Alert campaign, dedicated to emphasizing the importance of vaccination in adults aged 65 and older.
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William Schaffner, MD, discusses NFID and Sanofi Pasteur’s Flu Alert campaign, dedicated to emphasizing the importance of vaccination in adults aged 65 and older.
Interview Transcript (modified slightly for readability):
"It’s wonderful to say that the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Sanofi Pasteur are working on a campaign called
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