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During the 1918 influenza pandemic, warehouses were converted to keep infected people quarantined.

1918 flu mutated to become deadlier in later waves, century-old lungs reveal

By Tom Metcalfe last updated

The influenza virus that caused the 1918 pandemic mutated into variants, much like the novel coronavirus has done in the current pandemic, century-old virus samples reveal.

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Chickens and turkeys

H5N1 bird flu strain strikes 1st person in US

By Ben Turner published

The strain has infected millions of birds worldwide.

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These chickens are for sale at a rural market in Linquan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China, shown on April 27, 2022. The National Health Commission just reported a human case of H3N8 avian influenza infection in Henan Province.

1st human case of H3N8 bird flu reported in 4-year-old boy in China

By Jeanna Bryner published

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flock of turkeys on a farm

'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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close up of a Muscovy duck's face

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: image shows woman brushing teeth

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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Yard sign that read "flu shots today, walk-ins welcome." two people can be seen walking in the background

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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photo of university of michigan campus from above

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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young woman at the doctor's office receiving a flu shot

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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Children line up to get their annual flu shot.

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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