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How Bird Flu Works
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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
When are colds and the flu the most contagious?
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Many of us understand that we're most contagious before we start feeling sick. Find out when colds and the flu are most easily spread.
10 Misconceptions About the Flu
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What are some misconceptions about the flu? Learn about 10 common misconceptions about the flu.
The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again
HowStuffWorks finds out about the history and lessons of the Spanish flu pandemic, 100 years later.
What the 1919 Anti-Mask League Can Teach Us About Public Health
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Despite strict closing and mask orders, San Francisco was hit hard by the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. But some residents balked at the rules and that meant more people died.
How the Flu Works
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While most flu sufferers are sick for about a week, the flu season can also take lives. See who is at risk for the flu, how to avoid it or treat it.
Can You Match the Vaccine to the Disease?
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Polio? Smallpox? Rubella? No one wants to deal with those diseases, and thanks to vaccines, few people ever have to anymore. There are hundreds of vaccines available, but how many do you know? Innoculate yourself with this quiz and see!
Tamiflu Overview
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Learn how Tamiflu works, how you take it and whether it can really protect you from bird flu.