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Several Mass. Communities Facing Flu Vaccine Shortages

As Massachusetts faces a spike in the number of influenza cases, health officials in towns across the state say they’re running out of vaccinations.

2013/01/11

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Flu Outbreak Spreads Like Wildfire

January 12, 2013 The flu outbreak continues to spread like wildfire with more than 700 reported cases here in Boston. On Wednesday January 9th, Boston Mayor Tom Menino declared a public health emergency and this […]

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Mayor Joe Curtatone. (Credit: WBZ NewsRadio's Carl Stevens)

Somerville Mayor Says City Has ‘Exhausted’ Supply Of Flu Vaccine

“We exhausted our supply on Tuesday,” Mayor Joe Curtatone said during a press conference Thursday morning.

2013/01/10

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2 Boston Hospitals Require Workers To Get Flu Shots

Two major Boston teaching hospitals will soon require all employees to get flu shots as a condition of employment.

2011/09/14

Flu Vaccine

Mass. To Cut Number Of Free Flu Shots

Health care officials say a decision by the state to cut by more than half the number of free flu vaccines it distributes for adults may put the health of high-risk patients in jeopardy.

2011/08/30

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Where Did All The Seasonal Flu Vaccines Go?

There’s been a lot of attention on the arrival of the H1N1 vaccine in our area, but what about the regular, seasonal flu vaccine. Some doctors in our…

2010/10/01

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