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|Podcasts|October 10, 2022
Pharmacy Focus: Move the Needle Monday- The 2022-23 Flu Season and What to Expect
Keeping up with the latest immunizations and being prepared for this year's flu season is essential to staying on top of your health.
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In this month's episode, Ed Cohen and John Beckner from NCPA discussed the upcoming flu season and why it's important to get your shots sooner rather than later. This episode also marks their first live recording, which took place at this year's NCPA conference!
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