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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004

HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343

Statement by Tommy G. Thompson
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Urging Americans to Get Influenza Vaccine

A flu vaccination will protect the health of millions of Americans this flu season. That's why we have worked with manufacturers to ensure that there is more vaccine available in the United States this year than ever before.

We are urging people to visit a health professional and get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu. Among those we recommend get vaccinated are people 50 years and older, women who will be pregnant during the flu season, and all children six to 23 months of age.

A full list of people who should get vaccinated is available at www.cdc.gov/flu/.

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