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Yes. The virus changes every year and so does the vaccine. So if you are eligible for the vaccine this year you should have it even if you had a flu vaccine last year. It is best to have the seasonal flu vaccination early in the autumn, before any outbreak of seasonal flu. This gives your body more time to develop protection against influenza illness.
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