US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened ...
Flu A Vs. Flu B: What’s the Difference Between the Types?
Flu A and flu B are two different strains of influenza, explains Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious ...
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US Averted 1957 Bird Flu, New Strain Raises Fears
In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers ...
Respiratory illnesses overwhelm Illinois hospitals: OSF
Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading to many people being seriously ill, overwhelming hospitals and health care providers across Illinois, ...