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A team of MIT scientists working on a universal flu vaccine, or a single inoculation that blocks all flu viruses, modeled a successful vaccination method.

Shoo Flu

Developments

But that doesn’t mean they’re gone for good. 

Scientists: The Pandemic Might Have Caused Two Flu Strains to Go Extinct

Scientists have discovered a swine flu virus that has the potential to mutate and be transmitted to and eventually between humans.

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"We just do not know a pandemic is going to occur until the damn thing occurs."

Scientists Are Worried This New Swine Flu Strain Could Cause Another Pandemic

We're solidly into the beginning of the 2019-2020 flu season and so far it's proving to be an unusual one as atypical strains of flu virus are turning up.

Seal Flu?

Thankfully early testing suggests this year's flu vaccine seems to cover the dominant viral strain.

2020 Flu Season Off to Quirky Start, Also Affects Seals

That's why doctors are excited about a new experimental treatment that could provide broad protection against many strains of the flu.

"If you told me 10 years ago that we'd have a small molecule that could do this I would have been completely surprised."

A New Drug Might, Possibly, Have Cured the Flu

A new compound takes a radically different approach to fighting off influenza.

New Pill Kills the Flu Virus in 24 Hours

In another century, maybe we'll be rid of the flu for good.

In 1918 We Faced the Flu Pandemic. Today, We're Still Fighting the War.

This flu season has already claimed the lives of 53 children.

The Reasons This Year's Flu Season Has Been Devastating Are, Yes, Mostly Your Fault

Researchers may have finally pinpointed the link between seasonal flu and cardiovascular deaths.

Having the Flu Increases Your Chance of Having a Heart Attack

A new vaccine holds promises for complete protection against all strains of type A influenza.

Universal Vaccines Are the Future of Medicine

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The treatment is reportedly effective against almost all known group 1 influenza A viruses.

Scientists Are Creating a Peptides Pill That Can Neutralize the Flu Virus

You could know if you have the flu before your doctor does.

New Tech Uses Your Breath to See If You Have the Flu