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'Highly pathogenic' bird flu hits U.S. farm
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The bird flu "does not present an immediate public health concern," the USDA says.
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U.K.'s first human case of H5N1 avian flu detected in man with pet ducks
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Alan Gosling, 79, is reportedly feeling "fine but very lonely."
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Is fluoride good for your teeth?
By India Bottomley published
Reference Is fluoride good for your teeth, and why is it in so many dental products? We asked the experts.
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Flu shot may be a 'bad match' for dominant strain
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The shots should still help prevent severe disease.
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CDC to probe massive flu outbreak at the University of Michigan
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A sudden surge of influenza cases on the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus has drawn the attention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Why is the flu shot less effective than other vaccines?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The effectiveness of the flu shot varies from year to year, but often, it isn't very high.
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The flu shot isn't that effective. Here's why you should still get it.
By Jennifer Welsh published
If the flu shot is, on average, between 40% and 60% effective at preventing the flu, why should you get it?
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