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I’M pleased to be back after taking a break from writing this column. The aim, as always, is to provide useful medical information that helps you to look after yourselves and make informed decisions ...

Health experts will tell you the most effective way to fight the flu, including the H1N1 virus, is to get vaccinated, which causes your own body to make antibodies that target specific illnesses.

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