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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Transplant Recipients Tell Their Story: Free Screening in Ybor Today (Feb. 2)

"Pay It 4Ward" is a 90-minute film featuring five transplant stories from the Tampa Bay area, including those of Tom Dye of Valrico and his daughter, Stephanie. The film is at Muvico Centro Ybor.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Too Late for a Flu Shot? No, and Here's Why

You've watched friends, co-workers and family members battle the flu. You wonder: Is it too late to get a flu vaccine? Is it safe? Where do I go to get a flu shot? What are my options? Is the vaccine still available?

  Reports have been circulating about the severity of the 2012-13 flu season, with 47 states, including Florida, documenting widespread outbreaks. Co-workers are falling ill, then reporting back to work with tales of their illnesses and it's not a pretty story. You find yourself weighing the pros and cons of flu shots, doing your research, and you make your decision to go for it. But is it too late? Has the supply dwindled? Where should you go to get your flu shot? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which offers a comprehensive 2012-2013 Flu Season Questions & Answers Web site, it's not too late to get your flu shot, but availability is becoming strained. CDC "recommends that people get vaccinated against …

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