SWINE FLU

A virus that appears to be a new strain of swine flu separately infected a boy in Indiana and a girl in Pennsylvania, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

For the second year in a row, health experts are urging all Americans to get a flu shot, even though the circulating strains of flu have not changed since the 2010-2011 flu season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommend that all Americans over the age of 6 months get the flu vaccine to protect themselves from the virus this upcoming season.

More flu shots will be produced this upcoming influenza season, as health officials are urging every American to get the vaccine though the strain of flu remains unchanged since the 2010 to 2011 flu season. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday once again recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months get the flu shot, even if they got it last year.

In mild cases of H1N1 influenza, a traditional Chinese herb mixture may relieve a fever about as well as the antiviral drug Tamiflu, researchers reported Monday.

Scientists say their discovery of "super antibody" FI6, which can fight all types of influenza A viruses that cause disease in humans and animals, may serve as a turning point in the development of new flu treatments.

From people with serious concerns to people looking for quick money, everyone seems to be suing Facebook. Following are some of the most frivolous litigation filed against Facebook to date.

Doctors hope to treat this year's severe flu epidemic in Hong Kong by harvesting antibodies from patients who have recovered, medical experts said on Tuesday.