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The World Health Organization on Monday raised its pandemic alert level in response to the outbreak of swine flu that originated in Mexico. The move from level three to level four on the WHO's ...

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Researchers hope the antibody cocktail could work as a standalone prophylactic for high-risk groups, in addition to serving as a therapy for those severely ill with flu.

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Flu season in Northern California usually begins around late October, but experts recommend getting a vaccine earlier on.

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Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of ...