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How a Cream for Genital Warts Might Also Help with Flu PandemicsResearchers are testing whether a genital warts cream could also help boost protection from flu vaccines in the case of a pandemic.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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China Won't Share Its Samples of a Deadly Flu Virus. Here's Why That's a Problem.The Chinese government appears to be withholding samples of the dangerous bird flu virus H7N9 from the United States, according to news reports.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Will You Catch the Flu? The Answer Could Be in Your BloodThere may be a way to predict whether you'll catch the flu.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Would You Stay at 'Hotel Influenza'?A stay at this hotel comes with a catch: You might get the flu.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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The Flu Shot Is More Effective Than We Thought This YearIt's been a bad flu season, but this year's vaccine does offer some protection against the nasty bug.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Is This Experimental Japanese Drug the Secret to Stopping the Flu?An experimental drug, made in Japan, may be able to stop flu symptoms within 24 hours.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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This Special UV Light Could Zap Flu Germs from the AirA special type of ultraviolet (UV) light may be able to "zap" flu germs right out of the air, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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3 Ways the US Should Prepare for the Next Flu PandemicOpinion 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.
By Lance Gable Published
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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?
By Rachael Rettner Published
