(BEIJING) — A new strain of bird flu that emerged in China over the past month is one of the “most lethal” flu viruses so …
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H7N9 Bird Flu: Could Animals Other Than Birds Harbor the Virus?
Researchers have more questions than answers about the latest bird flu circulating in China, including whether birds are the only reservoir for the virus.
How Social Media in China Is Revealing More Cases of Bird Flu
In the wake of emerging H7N9 cases in China, citizens are taking to the country’s social media service, Weibo, to post the latest tallies of individuals infected with the new bird flu strain. The deletion of some of the posts is …
Bird Flu Is Back in China, but This Time It’s H7N9
Flu season may be coming to an end in some parts of the world, but a new influenza virus harbored by birds may be starting its global assault.
Study Finds Small Risk Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome From H1N1 Vaccine
Public health experts say the benefits of vaccination still far outweigh the risks
Why Pregnant Women Should Get Flu Shots
It’s not too late to get a flu shot – especially if you’re pregnant, say experts at the March of Dimes.
New Strain of Norovirus Is Circulating in the U.S.
Piggybacking off this year’s influenza epidemic, a new strain of the highly contagious norovirus has reached the U.S. from Australia.
Can Influenza Sorbet Relieve Your Flu Symptoms?
We got the scoop from doctors.
Scientists Push to Resume Research On Virulent Man-Made Flu Virus
Researchers who voluntarily stopped work on a potent strain of influenza they created in the lab are hoping to end the moratorium on their studies.
Achoo, It’s You! Facebook App Points the Finger at Flu Spreaders
You’ve gotten your flu vaccine and you wash your hands regularly. But you still need protection from those flu-ridden friends on your social network.
Sneezing Etiquette: Why Don’t Adults Sneeze the Proper Way?
Kids don’t cough or sneeze into their hands anymore, so why haven’t American adults caught on? Read more on our companion blog Ideas.
Flu Vaccine is 62% Effective, Say Health Officials
Based on early data from flu sufferers, health officials say the current influenza vaccine is 62% effective in reducing symptoms of the disease.
