Duke University Could Receive $400 Million Grant To Research Universal Flu Vaccine
Duke University's Human Vaccine Institute could be getting hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding.
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An Antibody-Inspired Small Molecule Could Make For A Better Flu Treatment
To outsmart influenza, researchers are leveraging the biological information encoded in infection-fighting antibodies to design new drugs. One attempt neutralizes near-lethal levels of flu in mice.
North Carolina's Flu-Related Deaths Down From Last Year
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has reported 52 flu-related deaths statewide so far this season.
Severe Flu Raises Risk Of Birth Problems For Pregnant Women, Babies
Pregnant women in intensive care with severe cases of the flu have a higher risk of giving birth to babies prematurely. The risk of breathing problems for the baby is also substantially higher.
Last Year, The Flu Put Him In A Coma. This Year He's Getting The Shot
When 39-year-old Charlie Hinderliter got the flu last winter, he ended up in a medically induced coma and spent 58 days hospitalized. Serious, even fatal, complications can hit patients of any age.
Think You Don't Need A Flu Shot? Here Are 5 Reasons To Change Your Mind
College students are among the least likely to get vaccinated against the flu, which killed more than 80,000 people last winter. Experts say the reasons are a combination of fear and misperception.
North Carolina Hospitals Move To End Flu Visitor Restrictions
Some of the largest hospital systems in North Carolina are ending child visitor restrictions put in place to try to reduce the number of flu cases, just as the death toll for the season surpasses 3
For The Second Week, The Flu Epidemic Has Eased
The flu epidemic has peaked, the CDC said today. Activity declined last week, but the disease is still widespread and dangerous. And it's still not too late to get a flu shot.
Flu-Related Deaths In North Carolina Reach 200
Last week there were 27 new flu-related deaths reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
How Long Are You Contagious With The Flu?
Finally getting out from under the flu? Just because you're feeling better doesn't mean you can't get other people sick. You can spread the flu for longer than you might think.