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Lab-made COVID-19 hybrid sparks controversy
By Ben Turner published
The hybrid consists of the omicron variant's spike protein attached to the original virus
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Flu on the rise in the US as season kicks off early
By Nicoletta Lanese published
States across the U.S. are reporting rising rates of influenza-like illness, hinting that flu season is starting early this year.
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Is monkeypox going to spread in children?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Kids can get monkeypox, but the risk is low. Should parents worry about monkeypox spreading in schools, and will children need a monkeypox vaccine?
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The coronavirus infects fat cells, study shows
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Research shows that SARS-CoV-2 infects fat cells and certain immune cells in fat.
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Polio is spreading in the US for the 1st time in decades. Do you need a booster?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Who should get a polio booster?
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1st confirmed monkeypox fatality reported in the US
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An L.A. County resident has died of monkeypox.
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Should you get the new COVID-19 booster shot? Here's everything you need to know.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The updated COVID-19 boosters guard against omicron subvariants.
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China approves world-first inhaled COVID-19 vaccine
By Ben Turner published
The needle-free vaccine is the first of over 100 oral or nasal vaccines currently in development around the world
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