Influenza

The new flu vaccine that protects against 4 strains of influenza may be more effective than the traditional 3-strain vaccine, according to a study of approximately 200 children.

Flu season is fast approaching, and as the weather outside gets frightful, more households will begin to utilize humidifiers as a temporary method to mitigate parched, stuffy air. According to a newly published study, however, this action could also help decrease the incident rates of influenza, as the flu virus floating around in the air can be killed with the aid of humid air.

Drinking coffee and tea may be linked to reducing antibiotic resistant bacteria carried by healthy people in their noses.

Sad news hit the wire this morning when it was announced that Trish Keenan of the UK Broadcast passed away from pneumonia caused by the swine flu.

Data show that rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus are associated with higher pediatric hospitalization rates than influenza.

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