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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "flu-shots",
  "title": "FLU Shots",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/flu-shots/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/flu-shots.json",
  "summary": "Elevated public interest in flu vaccination driven by a new study linking flu shots to cardiovascular benefits, local free clinic/shot events, and a recent localized outbreak.",
  "why_now": "The timing matches publication/coverage of a new cardiovascular study and coincident local outreach/clinic events plus a recent local outbreak—these proximate, non-political triggers explain the immediate search spike.",
  "evidence_summary": "Multiple news items show both demand drivers (free clinics, local outbreaks) and new clinical findings that raise perceived benefit (heart study), causing increased search and appointment behavior for flu vaccines.",
  "caveat": "Signal Type: Commerce / Consumer Demand",
  "collected_at": "Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40:00 -0700",
  "signal_type": "Commerce / Consumer Demand",
  "score": 85.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "evidence": [
    "Are flu shots good for the heart? New study links them to lower AFib risk, other key benefits - Cardiovascular Business",
    "Walmart to host free health screenings, flu shots at Kahului store Saturday - Maui Now"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Are flu shots good for the heart? New study links them to lower AFib risk, other key benefits - Cardiovascular Business",
      "source": "Cardiovascular Business",
      "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQNGJvcmVBX05JYXpCTEpZeGV6WEtUSnNZZmdKc1hCOGVKRlZvVTdMbTlTaHdZTzExYUpvUUExaWtpNzRvelpVc3FFSkNKUXowbnBxS0ktaEpaZHZNUHZheDh6alptTXQ1UkQ3Wm03MUVVMEVXbFp6RFdvdU5TMEtrQ0JGZ3VqcEFIOTVsM2pXam5YVTVuOW5oRDR5ZlVVQnc?oc=5"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202607241250_signal_Quality-0-flu-shots",
    "batch_id": "202607241250",
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      "Quality": "202607241250_signal_Quality.txt",
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      "Kurzweil": "202607241231_signal_Kurzweil.txt",
      "Jobs": "202607241221_signal_Jobs.txt",
      "Buffett": "202607241210_signal_Buffett.txt",
      "Bezos": "202607241200_signal_Bezos.txt"
    }
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}