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The herd to the rescue: How an invisible shield can keep us healthy

When you get a vaccination, you make the herd stronger.

If you work in an office, it might be hard to hear yourself think these days, what with the chorus of coughs chiming from every direction. It’s a time of year when simply staying healthy seems like a herculean task.

Most of us focus on trying to get

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