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Photos: How 'Microneedles' Can Deliver the Flu Vaccine
By Sara G. Miller published
Researchers in Georgia have developed a "microneedle patch" that can deliver the flu vaccine through a person's skin.
'Microneedle' Patch Promises Painless Flu Vaccine
By Sara G. Miller published
Would you be more likely to get your flu vaccine if, instead of getting a shot, you could simply apply a bandage-like patch to your skin?
Kids' Risk of Dying from Flu Lower When Vaccinated
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Researchers looked at the cases of nearly 300 U.S. children who died from the flu over four flu seasons.
Deadly 'H7N9' Avian Flu Spreads in China
By Sara G. Miller published
A particularly deadly strain of avian flu, currently found in China, has infected more people there this flu season than it has in any season since the virus was identified, a new report finds.
Warning on Flu: It's Not Going Away Just Yet, CDC Says
By Rachael Rettner published
U.S. health officials expect flu activity to remain elevated for at least a few more weeks, according to a new report.
Winter Sickness: How to Tell If It's a Cold or the Flu
By Rachael Rettner published
Catching a cold or the flu can make you feel miserable. But how can you tell which one you have?
Rare Bird Flu Strikes Cats: What You Need to Know
By Taylor Kubota published
The death of a shelter cat in New York was just the start of a recent investigation.
No More Flu Shot? Search Begins for Universal Influenza Vaccine
By Ian Setliff, Amyn Murji published
With a new approach, scientists say it's not inconceivable that we could move from annual flu shots to a once-every-10-years approach.
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