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The Influenza Virus: Understanding Your Enemy

Most of us are familiar with the symptoms of the flu—fever, chills, fatigue, stuffy nose, sore throat. Most of us know that it is caused by the influenza virus. And we all dread it. But just what is the flu?

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The Influenza Virus: Understanding Your Enemy

Most of us are familiar with the symptoms of the flu —fever, chills, fatigue, stuffy nose, sore throat. Most of us know that it is caused by the influenza virus. And we all dread it. But just what is the flu ?

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Swine Flu Vaccine

A company in Meriden, Connecticut is producing doses of a swine flu vaccines but does not hava a customer yet.


Swine

Swine Flu Update: the Danger May Not Be Over

As federal officers are bracing for a fall surge of swine flu , NBC's Chief Science Correspondent Robert Bazell reports if this means that everyone will be vaccinated for the virus.

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The Flu - An Ounce of Prevention Equals a Pound of Cure

Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from influenza .


Dogs May Need

Dogs May Need Flu Shos Too

Dogs may also need a flu shot this fall.

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Swine Flu Warning

A warning on who may be most vulnerable to the dangers of Swine Flu . NBC's Robert Bazell reports.


There Are Already Shortages of the

There Are Already Shortages of the Flu Vaccine

Over 70 million doses of the seasonal flu vaccine have been distributed this year, yet many clinics and doctor's offices are reporting shortages.

Asthmatic Children Are Vulnerable to the

Asthmatic Children Are Vulnerable to the Flu

Children with underlying conditions like asthma are particularly vulnerable to the flu .


Women Are Better Than Men At Preventing the

Women Are Better Than Men At Preventing the Flu

When it comes to preventing the H1N1 flu virus, it appears women may be doing a better job than men.

Last Year's

Last Year's Flu Shot May Have Helped Some Against H1N1

There is preliminary evidence that last year's seasonal flu shot may have protected some people from the swine flu .