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How do flu vaccines work?
Flu vaccines don't prevent you from catching the flu virus, but they significantly reduce the severity of illness. This means fewer people need hospital treatment, easing pressure on the NHS, especially during periods like the current early flu season. The vaccine helps your body build immunity.
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