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This Special UV Light Could Zap Flu Germs from the Air
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
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?
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?
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
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
Simply standing back when someone coughs or sneezes won't necessarily protect you from the flu — the virus can spread just by breathing.
Did Researchers Just Take a Big Step Toward a Universal Flu Vaccine?
A single vaccine seemingly protects against multiple strains of flu.
