The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the 2010-2011 vaccine provides protection against A/H1N1(pandemic) influenza and two other influenza viruses- influenza A/H3N2 and influenza B. It will not prevent illness caused by other viruses.

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Allergy Basics Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system. People who have allergies have an immune system that reacts to a usually harmless substance in the enviornment. This substance (pollen, mold, animal, dander, etc.) is called an allergen. Allergies are a very common problem, affecting at least two out of every 10 Americans. What Happens During an Allergic...

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