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Why Flesh-Eating Bacteria Can Look Like the FluAn 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.
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Stand Back, Way Back: Flu Virus Can Be Spread Just by BreathingSimply standing back when someone coughs or sneezes won't necessarily protect you from the flu — the virus can spread just by breathing.
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Did Researchers Just Take a Big Step Toward a Universal Flu Vaccine?A single vaccine seemingly protects against multiple strains of flu.
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6-Year-Old Hallucinates After Taking Tamiflu: Why You Shouldn't PanicTamiflu can sometimes cause psychosis. You should probably still take it if your doctor prescribes it.
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Why Is Flu Season So Bad This Year?Flu season is off to an early — and severe — start, with rates of hospitalizations and deaths from flu higher than what's typical for this time of year.
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How Does the Flu Actually Kill People?Every year the common virus is lethal to many. What happens inside the body that results in death?
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Is 'Man Flu' Real? Men Suffer More When Sick, Study SuggestsWhen a man complains of cold or flu symptoms, it may not be fair to dismiss his laments as simply a case of "man flu."
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Flu Season Is Already Off to a Bad Start
Flu season is underway in the United States, and a new report shows that flu activity is already higher than typical for this time of year.
