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(Newser) - Next year's influenza vaccine will be reformulated to include three new flu strains in the hope of developing a more potent vaccine than this year's effort, according to US News & World Report. An FDA panel approved the move, following the lead of the World Health Organization. This year's vaccine...

(Newser) - Flu season peaks in early February and experts say this could be a very bad year. Health officials say that is partly because this year's flu vaccines aren't effective enough, the AP reports. "Every area of the country is experiencing lots of flu right now," said a doctor...

(Newser) - No one wants to come down with the flu, especially during the holidays. Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Wash your hands often.
• Avoid crowds. Shop online and cover your face if someone sneezes near you.