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Child Flu Deaths Hit Record High for This Time of YearThis year's flu season is shaping up to be a severe one, particularly for children.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Can You Catch a Cold and the Flu at the Same Time?You'd have to be particularly unlucky to catch a cold and the flu at the same time, a new study finds.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Flu Season Is Off to an Early (and Weird) StartFlu season has arrived in the United States, and it's off to a strange start.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why the Flu Shot Can't Give You the FluOpinion Here are the facts about the flu shot and why this vaccine can't give you the flu virus.
By Libby Richards Published
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After a Bout of Flu, Mice Grow Taste Bud Cells in Their LungsThis is not a good thing for lung function.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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The Flu Is Tied to an Increased Risk of Stroke and Ruptured ArteriesTwo new studies have found a link between the flu and an increased risk of two serious conditions: stroke and rupture of the neck arteries.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Here's How Many People Have Caught the Flu So Far This Season (Hint: It's a Lot)This is the first time the CDC has estimated the number of flu illnesses in the midst of the season.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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A New Flu Drug Was Just Approved by the FDA. It's the First in Nearly 20 Years.As flu season descends on the country, U.S. officials have announced the approval of a new drug to treat influenza.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Why Flu Epidemics Work Differently in Big American CitiesA new paper highlights new and unique problems with how influenza moves through dense urban centers in the US.
By Rafi Letzter Published
