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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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After a Bout of Flu, Mice Grow Taste Bud Cells in Their Lungs
By Stephanie Pappas published
This is not a good thing for lung function.
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We’re Due For a Flu Pandemic. How Will It Start?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A flu pandemic could strike without warning in the coming years, global health experts warn.
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The Flu Is Tied to an Increased Risk of Stroke and Ruptured Arteries
By Rachael Rettner published
Two new studies have found a link between the flu and an increased risk of two serious conditions: stroke and rupture of the neck arteries.
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Here's How Many People Have Caught the Flu So Far This Season (Hint: It's a Lot)
By Rachael Rettner published
This is the first time the CDC has estimated the number of flu illnesses in the midst of the season.
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