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Scientists have discovered a small family of antibodies capable of fighting off an unprecedented range of influenza A viruses, including the avian flu virus and previous pandemic viruses. One of the reasons why it’s difficult to formulate a cure to the flu is because the viruses are always mutating. However, the newly discovered antibodies are able to hone in on a small portion of flu viral structure that remains the same from virus to virus thereby neutralizing them before they cause an infection.

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Flu season is here again, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is reminding pregnant women to get their annual flu vaccine because pregnant women have higher rates of illness and death from the flu. If you’ve previously had severe reactions to flu vaccines, an allergy to eggs (flu vaccines are made from chicken eggs), developed Guillan-Barre Syndrome within 6 weeks of receiving the flu vaccine, or currently have a fever, you should speak to a physician prior to receiving the vaccine. What’s your perspective on vaccinations? Share your opinion. Read more.

Flu season is fast approaching. Each year from October through February, and even later, millions of Americans will catch an influenza virus. The CDC advises anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu to get the vaccine, and for the first time this year, children aged 5 to 18 years should also get flu shots. This is why almost 146 million doses of the vaccine are expected to be available this season. Influenza can cause fever, chills, muscle and joint aches, in addition to cold symptoms. Full story, Discuss this story.