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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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Are Colds and Flu Worse in Women Than in Men?
By Sara G. Miller published
Colds and the flu may take a bigger toll on women than men, according to a new study based on people's reports of their own symptoms.
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Flu Risk May Depend on Birth Year
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The year in which you were born may predict your risk of getting some types of the flu.
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Alternative Treatments Linked to Skipping Flu Shots
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Kids who get alternative medicine treatments may not get their flu shots as recommended, new research shows.
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Flu Vaccination Rates Decline Among Older Adults
By Sara G. Miller published
Increasing flu vaccine rates by 5 percent would prevent 800,000 illnesses and 10,000 hospitalizations, officials say.
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