influenza
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The Coronavirus Looks Less Deadly Than First Reported, But It’s Definitely Not ‘Just A Flu’
The avalanche of coronavirus infections in the current pandemic has been accompanied by a similar avalanche of information, making it hard to sift reliable news from the noise.
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Report Offers New Insights Into Last Winter’s Historically Deadly Flu
Last year’s flu season in the U.S. was one of the worst ones we’ve seen in decades, with nearly 80,000 flu-related deaths and the highest hospitalisation rate for the virus in modern history. But new estimations from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are giving us an even clearer idea of just how…
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The Flu Killed More Americans Last Winter Than It Has In Decades
This past winter’s flu season was quickly recognised as one of the worst to come along in a long time. But new data from the Centres of Disease Control and Prevention highlights just destructive it was in the United States. According to new data, there were 80,000 flu-related deaths last season, the single highest toll…
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How A Virus Spreads Through An Aeroplane Cabin
Travelling by plane greatly increases our chances of getting sick, or so many of us are wont to believe. To be fair, it’s not uncommon to come down with a nasty illness after we return from a vacation or business trip. But is flying the culprit? The latest research suggests the answer is no –…