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Roles of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations
Influenza vaccination overview
Case for Influenza Vaccination
Potential benefits for people with asthma
Potential benefits for people with COPD
Potential benefits for people with cardiovascular disease
Potential benefits for people with diabetes
Pneumococcal vaccination overview
Case for Pneumococcal Vaccination
Potential benefits in specific high-risk groups
References
Content created May 2005
Content updated Feb 2006


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