Washington Journal
Public Health Response to Influenza
2003-12-13T08:03:08-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYzdkXC8yMDAzMTIxMzA4MTgyNjAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Dr. Georges Benjamin talked about the public health response to influenza. Among the issues addressed were the severity and timing of the current flu season and the increased demand for flu vaccine. Dr. Benjamin noted that young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses were particularly susceptible to serious flu-related complications, and recommended that all people with access to flu vaccine get vaccinated. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail.
Dr. Georges Benjamin talked about the public health response to influenza. Among the issues addressed were the severity and timing of the cu…
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Dr. Georges Benjamin talked about the public health response to influenza. Among the issues addressed were the severity and timing of the current flu season and the increased demand for flu vaccine. Dr. Benjamin noted that young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses were particularly susceptible to serious flu-related complications, and recommended that all people with access to flu vaccine get vaccinated. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail. close
Dr. Georges Benjamin talked about the public health response to influenza. Among the issues addressed were the severity and timing of the cu… read more
Dr. Georges Benjamin talked about the public health response to influenza. Among the issues addressed were the severity and timing of the current flu season and the increased demand for flu vaccine. Dr. Benjamin noted that young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses were particularly susceptible to serious flu-related complications, and recommended that all people with access to flu vaccine get vaccinated. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail. close
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