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Save Swine Flu Drugs for Younger Patients, Study Urges
Curbing use in elderly may be controversial but wise, experts say

Many Young Adults Uninformed About Vaccines
More awareness of benefits of shots for preventable diseases needed, study shows

Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says

Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus
Finding might explain why this strain isn't spreading, scientists say

Mild Flu Season Coming to a Close
Outpatient visits, deaths were lower than previous year, CDC says

Flu Strikes a Milder Blow This Season
Effective vaccine and more vaccinations among young people helped, experts say

New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma
Using the medications as directed is key, however, experts say

Discovery May Boost Bird Flu Vaccine Potency
Compound increases ability of 'killer T-cells' to get rid of infection, study says

Resistance to Tamiflu Growing
Mostly linked to influenza A strain, which is most common in US, study says

Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu
Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say