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Nursing’s Irena Kenneley answers common questions about the flu

The US may be in for a tough flu season: four questions answered

The ConversationIrena Kenneley, associate professor of nursing, answered common questions about the flu. She touched on when flu season occurs, predictions made that this year will be a particularly bad year, the effectiveness of the flu vaccine and how individuals can lessen their risk for contracting the flu. Republished by NewsweekHouston Chronicle and Chicago Tribune.