Published in AIDS Weekly, January 3rd, 2005
The Department of Health's laboratory confirmed late yesterday that the teen had Type A-Fujian influenza, which is a strain included in this year's flu vaccine.
"Now that flu season has arrived in Pennsylvania, every resident should remember to practice healthy habits," said Johnson. "Routines such as washing your hands, covering your mouth when you cough and staying home when you are sick can lessen your risk of getting the flu or reduce the severity of the illness."
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2005-01-03)
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