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Health Matters: Flu and Flu Vaccines

Red River Radio
Published November 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM CST
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Joseph R Schmitt
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This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person's official duties
Vaccination; 041028-N-9864S-021 Yokosuka, Japan (Oct. 28, 2004) - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tiffany Long of San Diego, Calif., administers the influenza vaccination to a crew member aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

Airs Thursday, November 10, at 6 p.m. Fall and winter are flu season, with peak flu activity usually occurring between December through March. Dr. Randall Brewer will host this Health Matters on flu and flu vaccines. He’ll be joined by Dr. Joseph Bocchini, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at LSU Health; Dr. Gerardo Negron,  Infectious Disease Specialist with Willis-Knighton Health System; and Dr. Himanshu Desai with Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialists in Shreveport . Questions will be taken at 1-800-552-8502.
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Cultural, Community, Information Dr. Randall BrewerHealth MattersDr. Gerardo NegronLSU HealthDr. Joseph BocchiniDr. Himanchu DesaiFlu and Flu Vaccines