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Despite a 'double-barreled' flu season, the vaccine is mostly doing its job
By Rachael Rettner published
This year's flu shot is working relatively well to prevent influenza, particularly among children.
Flu season is getting weirder
By Rachael Rettner published
Officials are seeing a new spike in flu activity as a second strain of flu hits on the heels of the first.
Your Blood Type Might Influence Your Risk of Getting the Stomach Flu
By Patricia L. Foster published
Your blood type may determine if you get norovirus, the winter stomach flu, this season.
This Year's Flu Shot Doesn't Match What's Circulating. Here's What That Means.
By Rachael Rettner published
The main strain of flu that's circulating right now doesn't exactly match what's in this year's flu shot.
Child Flu Deaths Hit Record High for This Time of Year
By Rachael Rettner published
This year's flu season is shaping up to be a severe one, particularly for children.
Can You Catch a Cold and the Flu at the Same Time?
By Rachael Rettner published
You'd have to be particularly unlucky to catch a cold and the flu at the same time, a new study finds.
Flu Season Is Off to an Early (and Weird) Start
By Rachael Rettner published
Flu season has arrived in the United States, and it's off to a strange start.
Why the Flu Shot Can't Give You the Flu
By Libby Richards published
Here are the facts about the flu shot and why this vaccine can't give you the flu virus.
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