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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. The...
Bird Flu Cover-Up? Chinese Social Media Out Possible Cases of Deadly Disease
The fact that a deadly strain of influenza has hatched in China isn’t surprising. But what is new this time is the level of scrutiny the Chinese themselves are...
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. On Tuesday, China...
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. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
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What You Need to Know About the H1N1 Vaccine
At 5 a.m. on Sept. 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will launch its largest vaccine giveaway in decades. It's not the usual way influenza...
