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    USA TODAY‏Verified account @USATODAY 29 Dec 2017

    #BREAKING: Outbreaks of influenza are getting an early start this year in part because of cold weather gripping much of the USA and a low efficacy associated with this year's flu vaccine.https://usat.ly/2zN698F 

    9:42 AM - 29 Dec 2017
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    • faazil LAPiotrowski Zacharias A. Flu Support Mindy Cannon BlueJersey #basta 🇺🇸 Teal LanieLewis Javier V. Sánchez
    15 replies 81 retweets 59 likes
      1. Jacki‏ @jacquealantern 29 Dec 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        A 10% effectiveness rate for this vaccine...what company in the world could get away with marketing a product with such a low rate? Oh yes, big pharma.

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      1. Hell Awaits‏ @HellAwaits1 29 Dec 2017
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        My doctor thinks I'm crazy for not getting the flu shot. But I like my immune system as is

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      1. Gilbert Bocanegra‏ @geebird007 29 Dec 2017
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        Hooray fir me! I’m a statistic! Going on a week now, I’m make my sure to share, I lick door handles, cough on my money, and make sure to spit when I talk! #IGotTheFLU

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      1. Jay Lamb‏ @macinjay 29 Dec 2017
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        What does cold weather have to do with it? There’s plenty of flu to go around in Florida.

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      1. proletariat‏ @File__Not_Found 29 Dec 2017
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        GOP’s war on middle and lower class turning deadly #BlueWave2018

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      1. 3ChicsPolitico‏ @3ChicsPolitico 29 Dec 2017
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        I’m aching, coughing. Others here are sick.

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      1. Parent‏ @VCSParent 29 Dec 2017
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        Already had 1 in the house diagnosed on the 26th.

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      1. Joseph‏ @joetweets1987 29 Dec 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        I don't have the flu so this is FAKE NEWS

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      1. Mark Badgett‏ @MarkBadgett7 29 Dec 2017
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        Protects against 4 of 5 strains. ...CDC.

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      2. Mark Badgett‏ @MarkBadgett7 29 Dec 2017
        Replying to @USATODAY

        Better get the vaccination ☆

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      3. Grace Morse‏ @babygirl017 29 Dec 2017
        Replying to @MarkBadgett7 @USATODAY

        If the strain no good it won't matter.

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      4. Mark Badgett‏ @MarkBadgett7 29 Dec 2017
        Replying to @babygirl017 @USATODAY

        30k will die of the flu....

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