Infectious disease specialist urges H1N1 vaccines for children

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October 14, 2009 - On ABC 7's 10 p.m. newscast, Tina Tan, MD, infectious disease specialist at Children's Memorial Hospital, urges familes to have their children vaccinated with the H1N1 vaccine. She says since young people are most susceptable to the flu, getting the vaccine is a life-saving measure. She also says that this vaccine has been tested more than the seasonal flu vaccine and that it is safe.