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Pediatrician Advises Infants and Toddlers Be Vaccinated for Influenza

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Dr. Chad Rodgers with Little Rock Pediatric Clinic, says babies and toddlers should be vaccinated against influenza before the end of this month. Experts say young children, as well as the elderly, are at higher risk for flu complications. For low income families, ARKids First, the state's health insurance program for children, covers flu shots at no cost.

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Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.
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