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dr. graham johnson of the springfield center says many complained of flu-like symptoms.they come on quickly. >> usually it's a combination of high fevers, sore throat and a cough. a lot of times we also see you know, umer respiratory stuff, sinusitis headache. >> reporter: dr. peter badik of the abington location says the majority of those tested for flute tested positive. a bad flu season is expected this year because the predominant strain h3n2 is known to cause severe illness. and because so far the vaccine only offers 31 percent protection against this strain. but experts say the vaccine is still worth it. >> even though it isn't a good match for h3n2 getting vaccinated can give you cross protection. it can be the difference between getting very sick or just being mildly sick, the difference between being hospitalized orb not. >> reporter: tamiflu is also recommended if it can be given in the first 48 hours. it can can lessen the severity of your illness. this is especially good for anyone at high risk for complications. including the very young very old, pregnant wo
dr. graham johnson of the springfield center says many complained of flu-like symptoms.they come on quickly. >> usually it's a combination of high fevers, sore throat and a cough. a lot of times we also see you know, umer respiratory stuff, sinusitis headache. >> reporter: dr. peter badik of the abington location says the majority of those tested for flute tested positive. a bad flu season is expected this year because the predominant strain h3n2 is known to cause severe illness....
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dr. graham, what is the definition of a generic medicine? >> a genetic medicine is supposed to be the same as a brand-name medicine. they are the same molecule. they're supposed to perform in the same way except they are not exactly the same. we want them to be cheaper. we look at it as a way of gaining access to affordable price, which previously was only buy brand-name and were much more expensive. a generic drug in some ways affects the contact over the last 50 years. it has become a key point in attempts for the american health care be more affordable. it has been remarkably successful in set of policies. 2014, with an 84% above the prescription filled pharmacy was still generically. trillions of dollars because the substitution issued for generic drugs are brand-name drugs. the generic drug has been a problem over many years and that was one of these drugs be the same. i elaborated structures to be exchangeable and yet there are exactly the same. if you like at the networks approve for the these proves demonstrated it will be different
dr. graham, what is the definition of a generic medicine? >> a genetic medicine is supposed to be the same as a brand-name medicine. they are the same molecule. they're supposed to perform in the same way except they are not exactly the same. we want them to be cheaper. we look at it as a way of gaining access to affordable price, which previously was only buy brand-name and were much more expensive. a generic drug in some ways affects the contact over the last 50 years. it has become a...
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dr. graham johnson of the springfield care center recommends this especially for people at high risk foromplications, such as the very young very old president-elect women and anyone with a compromised immune system. a bad flu season is expected because the predominant strain h3n2 is known to cause severe illness and because so far the vaccine only offers 31 percent protection against this strain. but experts say the vaccine is still recommended. >> reno it isn't a good match for h3n2 getting vaccinated can give you cross protection. it can be the difference between getting sick and just being mildly sick, the difference between being hospitalized or not. >> reporter: practice good hygiene. >> wash your hands don't touch memorial grains of the eyes nose, mouth. >>> another tip of course is to stay away from others who are sick and disinfect all those common surfaces. now, as for the vac teens i heard a lot of people who got the shot this year say it was a waste. and that's not the case. it is true that it's not a good match for the main strain going around but we are seeing two other str
dr. graham johnson of the springfield care center recommends this especially for people at high risk foromplications, such as the very young very old president-elect women and anyone with a compromised immune system. a bad flu season is expected because the predominant strain h3n2 is known to cause severe illness and because so far the vaccine only offers 31 percent protection against this strain. but experts say the vaccine is still recommended. >> reno it isn't a good match for h3n2...
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. >> reporter: whether it's 10-year-old sidney graham who is just learning about dr. that everybody should be treated fairly and equal. >> reporter: or 89-year-old edith savage jennings who still misses her friend this is a day to remember a man who changed our nation, though as jennings says, there's still so much work left to do. in ewing i'm nora muchanic channel6 "action news." >> volunteers grabbed their coats and gloves to freshen up a trenton city park on this day of service. "action news" was at columbus park on hamilton avenue earlier today. trenton going global care trenton and trenton 365 and several other local organizations participated in the cleanup. folks cleared the area of trash and debris. participants say it's a great way to practice what dr. king preached. >> he had a life of service so it was very important that we continue to keep his dream alive which is, you know, by saying what can we do to make him proud and one thing we can do to make him proud is to come together as a community. >> organizers say many of the volunteers do not live in that
. >> reporter: whether it's 10-year-old sidney graham who is just learning about dr. that everybody should be treated fairly and equal. >> reporter: or 89-year-old edith savage jennings who still misses her friend this is a day to remember a man who changed our nation, though as jennings says, there's still so much work left to do. in ewing i'm nora muchanic channel6 "action news." >> volunteers grabbed their coats and gloves to freshen up a trenton city park on this...
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dr. anthony found she, tonight on c-span's q&a. >> lindsey graham said today that he was considering a presidential bid in 2016, going so far as to set up a committee to explore the prospect. he spoke about it on meet the press, saying he did not know with the next out might lead but he was definitely looking at the possibility. senator graham has served since 2003. in november, he won reelection to a third term. another republican who is reportedly considering a run for the presidency is 2012 presidential candidate mitt romney. he recently some that spoke to the report national committee at its winter meeting in san diego. he talked about what the party could achieve in 2016. this is about 15 minutes. [cheers and applause] >> thank you. thank you, mr. chairman. thank you. thank you so much. wow, what great friends. thank you. this is a friendly crowd. it is nice to appear in crowds like this. thank you. please, thank you. >> ann, why don't you say hi? >> again, it is just the gratitude that we express such deep appreciation for all that you have done to try and promote democracy and goodwill. winn
dr. anthony found she, tonight on c-span's q&a. >> lindsey graham said today that he was considering a presidential bid in 2016, going so far as to set up a committee to explore the prospect. he spoke about it on meet the press, saying he did not know with the next out might lead but he was definitely looking at the possibility. senator graham has served since 2003. in november, he won reelection to a third term. another republican who is reportedly considering a run for the...