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FDA OKs Flu Vaccines for 2008-09 Season
The hope is they will be a better match than last year's shots

Immunotherapy Boosts Treatment of Kids’ High-Risk Sarcomas
Patients with recurrent or metastatic disease had better-than-normal survival, study finds

Flu Vaccine Doesn’t Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.

Nursing Homes Unprepared for Pandemic Flu Fallout
Only a quarter have emergency plan, less than half have educated staff, study finds

New 5-in-1 Vaccine May Reduce Number of Pediatric Shots
By as many as one-third

Most Asthmatics Aren’t Getting Flu Shot
Nearly two-thirds of this high-risk population went without the vaccine, U.S. study shows

New Bird Flu Vaccine Shows Promise
Whole-virus version safe, effective and can be made quickly, researchers say

Researchers Develop Quick Way to Create Human Antibodies
Finding could speed development of vaccines for new flu strains, other health threats

Current Flu Season Worst in 4 Years
Vaccine wasn't a good match for circulating viruses, CDC says

Seasonal Flu Outbreaks Start in Asia: Study
Knowing the source should lead to more effective vaccines, researchers say