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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning spike in flu cases across…
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Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are “pretty worried”
The upcoming influenza season is causing concern among doctors and scientists, as a new strain of the flu virus, known…
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Flu shot for flu season, HHS gender report: Morning Rounds
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Washington state resident dies after contracting a bird flu strain never before detected in humans, officials say
A Washington State Man Succumbs to Rare Strain of Bird Flu A Washington state man has tragically become the first…
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A New More Severe Flu Variant Is Spreading In The U.S. Here’s What To Know
A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade K, is currently spreading across the northern hemisphere, including…
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Should kids get flu and COVID shots this fall? Here’s what to know as some vaccine guidance shifts.
The upcoming fall respiratory season is approaching, and with differing recommendations for children’s COVID-19 and flu shots causing confusion, it’s…
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You May Now Give Yourself A Flu Vaccine At Home With FluMist Home
In today’s world, there are numerous tasks that can now be done at home that were previously only possible in…
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H5N1 bird flu hasn’t been as deadly as feared. Study offers theory why
The H5N1 bird flu virus has long been a cause for concern due to its high mortality rate in humans.…
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Bird flu found to evolve rapidly, infecting more hosts and finding ways to spread more effectively
Avian flu, also known as H5N1, has been quietly evolving in the background, aiming to become more effective and widespread.…
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Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking
Scientists are constantly on the lookout for ways to prevent the next global flu pandemic, and their latest tool might…
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