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Scientists May Have New Way to Fight the Flu
Discovery could lead to new drugs and universal vaccine, they say

U.S. Flu Season Off to Slow Start
Fewer cases so far suggest a mild flu season, officials say

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome as Deadly as Ever
Finding contradicts belief that death rate associated with condition has dropped

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
Those with asthma, other conditions have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds

Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic
Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs

When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates
Cigarette compounds mimicking viral components caused more severe airway damage in mice

Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds

Lung Trouble Associated With Sickle Cell in Kids
Decline in function needs to be addressed more aggressively, study says