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An illustration of the influenza virus (giant blue sphere) surrounded by human antibodies (small y-shaped orange shapes).

Which flu shot should I get?

By Rachael Rettner published

With so many different types of flu vaccines available for the 2022-2023 season, which flu shot is right for you?

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Here's a look at the science of flu shots. Shown here, a vial and syringe.

Flu shot facts and side effects

By Rachael Rettner, Nicoletta Lanese published

The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Beds with patients in an emergency hospital in Camp Funston, Kansas, in the midst of the Spanish flu pandemic.

1918 influenza: The deadliest pandemic in history

By All About History last updated

Over 100 years ago, a killer strain of the influenza virus infected over a third of the world's population.

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An illustration of the influenza virus (giant blue sphere) surrounded by human antibodies (small y-shaped orange shapes).

Could we ever eradicate the flu?

By Isobel Whitcomb published

We have influenza vaccines, but is it possible to eradicate the flu?

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During the 1918 influenza pandemic, warehouses were converted to keep infected people quarantined.

1918 flu mutated to become deadlier in later waves, century-old lungs reveal

By Tom Metcalfe last updated

The influenza virus that caused the 1918 pandemic mutated into variants, much like the novel coronavirus has done in the current pandemic, century-old virus samples reveal.

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Chickens and turkeys

H5N1 bird flu strain strikes 1st person in US

By Ben Turner published

The strain has infected millions of birds worldwide.

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These chickens are for sale at a rural market in Linquan County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China, shown on April 27, 2022. The National Health Commission just reported a human case of H3N8 avian influenza infection in Henan Province.

1st human case of H3N8 bird flu reported in 4-year-old boy in China

By Jeanna Bryner published

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flock of turkeys on a farm

'Highly pathogenic' bird flu hits U.S. farm

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The bird flu "does not present an immediate public health concern," the USDA says.

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close up of a Muscovy duck's face

U.K.'s first human case of H5N1 avian flu detected in man with pet ducks

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Alan Gosling, 79, is reportedly feeling "fine but very lonely."

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Is fluoride good for your teeth: image shows woman brushing teeth

Is fluoride good for your teeth?

By India Bottomley published

Reference Is fluoride good for your teeth, and why is it in so many dental products? We asked the experts.

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