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A health worker fumigates the Altos del Cerro neighbourhood as part of preventive measures against the Zika virus and othe...

Health Mar 10

How will COVID end? Experts take a look at past epidemics for clues

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Health Dec 28

East Arkansas Family Health Center in Lepanto
After a quiet 2020, flu cases begin to rise again

The U.S. flu season has arrived on schedule after taking a year off.

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Health Dec 06

Individuals with cold or flu infections can spread contagious viruses before symptoms begin. Photo by Subbotina Anna/Adobe Stock
U.S. flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus

The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years.

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Science Jun 20

Photo by William Brangham
To fight the next major pandemic, flu hunters turn to these animals

It takes 600,000 chicken eggs a day to supply the seasonal flu vaccine. That's just one of many ways that animals help fight the next pandemic.

By Nsikan Akpan

Health Jun 19

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Why the race to stop the next flu outbreak starts at state fairs and the beach

Public health officials agree the constantly mutating influenza virus has the potential to cause a major outbreak and a deadly global crisis. For the second part of the NewsHour’s series on preparing for such a pandemic, we examine how research…

By William Brangham, Jason Kane

Jun 06

This year the flu came in two waves. Here’s why

By Patricia L. Foster, The Conversation

The 2018-2019 flu season was relatively mild compared to last year's, but it was unusual in that it had two peaks, one in December and one in May.

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Jan 11

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News Wrap: U.S. military confirms removal of cargo from Syria

In our Friday news wrap, U.S. military officials confirmed they have begun pulling cargo out of northeastern Syria, ahead of President Trump’s mandated withdrawal of 2,000 American troops. U.S. soldiers have fought the Islamic State in partnership with Syrian Kurdish…

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Dec 17

How long do cold and flu viruses stay contagious on public surfaces?

By Julia Griffin, Nsikan Akpan

These pathogens don’t actually last for days or weeks outside the body, but you should still be proactive in protecting yourself from their spread.

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Nov 01

How llamas could help us fight the flu

By Vicky Stein

Researchers now think they’re on the path to universal flu protection. The source of their new defense: llamas.

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Oct 24

First new type of flu drug in 2 decades approved by U.S.

By Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press

Wednesday's approval of Xofluza for people age 12 and older comes ahead of the brunt of this winter's flu season.

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