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Is It Time To Change The Way We Produce The Flu Vaccine?

This year like any other, people are debating whether or not to get vaccinated for the flu. Researchers and manufacturers of the vaccine are trying to find a way to produce a more effective product.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young finds out about efforts to develop a better flu vaccine from Helen Branswell (@helenbranswell) of STAT.

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