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Sawbones: Elderberry and Other Things That Don’t Prevent the Flu

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You may have seen a Facebook meme claiming that a combination of elderberry and Oscillococcinum can prevent the flu. The truth of the matter may surprise you! (unless you’ve ever in your life ever listened to even a single episode of our show)

Music: “Medicines” by The Taxpayers

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