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A branch of the flu family tree has died and won't be included in future US vaccinesAdvisers to the FDA say a type of flu virus known as the "Yamagata lineage" can be dropped from next year's vaccines.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Having trouble finding a 20-pound turkey? Blame bird flu.A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has limited the nation's supply of large turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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The flu (influenza): Causes, symptoms and treatmentThe flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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When should I get my flu shot?Fall has arrived, and with it the annual call to get your flu shot. But when's the best time to get the jab?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Which flu shot should I get?With so many different types of flu vaccines available for the 2022-2023 season, which flu shot is right for you?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Flu shot facts and side effectsThe seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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1918 influenza: The deadliest pandemic in historyOver 100 years ago, a killer strain of the influenza virus infected over a third of the world's population.
By All About History Last updated
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Could we ever eradicate the flu?We have influenza vaccines, but is it possible to eradicate the flu?
By Isobel Whitcomb Published
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1918 flu mutated to become deadlier in later waves, century-old lungs revealThe 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.
By Tom Metcalfe Last updated
