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There might be stockpiles, but making an effective bird flu vaccine won’t be quick or easy
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 days agoHealth officials have been steadfast in their assurances. The risk of H5N1 bird flu jumping into...
If bird flu starts to spread among people, existing vaccines may be inadequate, experts say
NBC Universal via AOL· 12 months agoScientists have long worried about a bird flu pandemic. Experts say vaccines in the U.S. stockpile...
Experimental flu shot aims to target 20 influenza viruses in a single vaccine
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFor a half-century, scientists have been trying to develop a vaccine that would protect against the...
The ‘Flu Shot Cheerleader’ is back — with a warning about the anti-vaccine movement
NBC News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoLOS ANGELES — For a few months in 2009, Desiree Townsend was famous. Back then, she was known by her...
What are the symptoms of swine flu and how can I protect myself?
The Independent UK via AOL· 6 months agoThe first flu strain H1N2 – commonly known as swine flu – has been detected in a human based in the...
Swine flu detected in UK person: What is H1N2 virus?
Yahoo News UK· 6 months agoThe H1N2 flu strain has been circulating in pigs. (Getty Images) judith wagner via Getty Images A virus strain similar to a form of swine flu circulating...
First UK case of swine flu variant found in humans
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 months agoA new strain of swine flu has been found in a patient in North Yorkshire - Matt Cardy/Getty Images A rare strain of swine flu has infected a person in...
WHO's top scientist sounds alarm about bird flu and need for vaccine development
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 month agoWorld Health Organization’s top scientist said this week the recent bird flu outbreak is of “great...
This Flu Season Is More Severe Than Those of the Last Decade: CDC Data
People via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe flu has arrived significantly earlier this year, causing more hospitalizations at this point in...
Two possible bird flu vaccines could be available within weeks, if needed
NBC Universal via AOL· 2 weeks agoThe U.S. has two vaccines ready that could begin shipping widely within a few weeks if the H5N1 bird...