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Do you need Swine Flu jab every year?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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No, only one time should provide immunity for life. However, in the US for the 2010-2011 flu season, the vaccine for Swine Flu H1N1/09 is included in the "regular" flu vaccinations. If you had it last year, it won't hurt to have it again.

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