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World Service,5 mins

Could the flu vaccine help protect against severe Covid-19?

Health Check

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A study has found that flu vaccines might offer some protection against the most serious effects of Covid-19 – even though it is a completely different virus. Dr Devinder Singh led the research using anonymous medical records from countries including Singapore, Germany, Italy and Israel, which medical researchers can use. He explains the findings. (Image: Person receiving a vaccine, Credit: Getty Images.)

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