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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.
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H5N1 bird flu strain strikes 1st person in USThe strain has infected millions of birds worldwide.
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1st human case of H3N8 bird flu reported in 4-year-old boy in ChinaBy Jeanna Bryner Published
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'Highly pathogenic' bird flu hits U.S. farmThe 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 ducksAlan Gosling, 79, is reportedly feeling "fine but very lonely."
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Is fluoride good for your teeth?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 strainThe shots should still help prevent severe disease.
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CDC to probe massive flu outbreak at the University of MichiganA 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?The effectiveness of the flu shot varies from year to year, but often, it isn't very high.
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