Officials: Older Kids Only Need One Swine Flu Shot

Courtesy washingtonpost.com - Health  Mon, 09/21/2009 - 10:37

Children ages 10 to 17, who are among those facing the greatest risk from the swine flu, appear to need just one dose of the new vaccine but younger children will probably need two, federal health officials reported Monday.


 

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