Does the flu vaccine work as well in elderly people?
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Q.My mother is in her late 80s. She received the flu vaccine this year, but I heard that it won't be as effective because of her age. Is this true?But the good news is that the flu vaccine is still effective in this age group, and it does reduce hospitalizations and deaths in older adults.
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