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If bird flu starts to spread among people, existing vaccines may be inadequate, experts say
NBC Universal via AOL· 1 year agoScientists have long worried about a bird flu pandemic. Experts say vaccines in the U.S. stockpile...
The ‘Flu Shot Cheerleader’ is back — with a warning about the anti-vaccine movement
NBC News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoLOS ANGELES — For a few months in 2009, Desiree Townsend was famous. Back then, she was known by her...
How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBroad protection from a universal flu vaccine could replace seasonal flu shots. Flavio Coelho/Moment...
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
NBC Universal via AOL· 1 month agoThe U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird...
There might be stockpiles, but making an effective bird flu vaccine won’t be quick or easy
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoHealth officials have been steadfast in their assurances. The risk of H5N1 bird flu jumping into...
CDC finds flu shots 42% effective this season, better than some recent years
CBS News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThis season's influenza vaccines have been 42% effective so far, according to a new interim estimate...
The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic
Oregon Capital Chronicle via Yahoo News· 1 day agoEven a peep of news about a new flu pandemic is enough to set scientists clucking about eggs. They...
Flu, RSV on the rise — there’s COVID, too. What to know ahead of the holidays in Florida
Miami Herald via AOL· 2 years agoIt seems everyone is getting sick. Sniffles. Coughing. Sore throat. And worse. While people can get...
What You Need To Know About the Cold and Flu Season
Cheapism via AOL· 8 months agoStock-Asso/shutterstock Flus Rush In Though winter may have many of us hunkering down amid cold snaps and snowstorms, it's also a time that ushers in...
'God gave us the charge': Memphis couple emptied 401(k)s to fight COVID, and they're not done
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTed and Merica Lyons have been pharmacists for more than two decades. They’ve worked through bad flu...