This CNBC News video describes this flu season as possibly one of the worst in history. This year’s main flu strain is known as the H3N2 virus, and it is widespread now in 46 states. Watch the video here.
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CBS News video: The peak of flu season in the United States is nearing. Already there is widespread activity in many states. Doctors are concerned because Australia just experienced its worst flu season in five years, and this could be representative of the flu season for the U.S. still to come.…
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According to an NBC news video, flu cases are double what they were last year at this time. The CDC released a statement claiming seven states already have widespread flu activity. People are encouraged to get flu shots now, because it takes two weeks for it to become effective. Click here to…
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According to an ABC news clip, this flu season could be a particularly bad one. Doctors have been looking at flu cases in the southern hemisphere as a way to predict what is ahead for the US. In Australia there have been about 215,000 cases compared to 59,000 in 2009, making the current vaccine…
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CBS News Clip: Even though the terms “cold” and “flu” are often used interchangeably, they are quite different. Colds occur more gradually and include a sore throat, sneezing, and a cough, while the flu comes on quickly and includes fever, body aches, and fatigue. In other words generally colds…
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