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Recent Cold & Flu Articles

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can’t Get It
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say

Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness

Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds

CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says