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Swine Flu Vaccine Gets Mixed Reactions In Ala.

By Ryan Vasquez

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Tuscaloosa, AL – Last Friday (10-23-09), President Obama declared a national emergency to deal with the H-1-N-1 flu virus. The virus is different from seasonal flu in that it seems to affect younger age groups at disproportionately high rates. As the nasal vaccine for H-1-N-1 begins to arrive in the state, the question remains if college-aged Alabamians are getting vaccinated. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez has this report.

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