Homeless people are strongly recommended to receive influenza vaccine every year
Homeless people are strongly recommended to receive annual influenza vaccine.
The living conditions of homeless people and their prevalence of underlying medical conditions mean that they are predisposed to complications from, and transmission of, influenza.
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Last updated:
7 June 2018
Last reviewed:
7 June 2018
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