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The Flu Shot Is More Effective Than We Thought This Year
By Rachael Rettner published
It's been a bad flu season, but this year's vaccine does offer some protection against the nasty bug.
Is This Experimental Japanese Drug the Secret to Stopping the Flu?
By Sara G. Miller published
An experimental drug, made in Japan, may be able to stop flu symptoms within 24 hours.
This Special UV Light Could Zap Flu Germs from the Air
By Rachael Rettner published
A special type of ultraviolet (UV) light may be able to "zap" flu germs right out of the air, a new study suggests.
3 Ways the US Should Prepare for the Next Flu Pandemic
By Lance Gable published
The flu is wreaking havoc globally this year. While the U.S. has made huge strides in preparing for and treating the flu, we have a long way to go as we prepare for the next pandemic.
If You Get the Flu, When Should You Go to the ER?
By Rachael Rettner published
Emergency rooms around the U.S. are crowded with flu patients. But if you do catch the flu, how do you know if you need to go to the ER?
Can You Get the Flu Twice in One Season?
By Rachael Rettner published
If you already caught the flu, are you in the clear for the rest of the season?
Why Flesh-Eating Bacteria Can Look Like the Flu
By Rachael Rettner published
An Arizona woman who was initially diagnosed with the flu turned out to have a life-threating infection with "flesh eating" bacteria, according to news reports.
Stand Back, Way Back: Flu Virus Can Be Spread Just by Breathing
By Rachael Rettner published
Simply standing back when someone coughs or sneezes won't necessarily protect you from the flu — the virus can spread just by breathing.
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