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...fast you can snuff them out before a local brushfire becomes a global blaze. That's what happened in 2002, when the SARS outbreak was contained after claiming thousands - rather than millions - of lives worldwide. That's what failed to happen in 1918, when a rare avian flu made the jump to humans and killed 50 million people before it was brought to heel...
...missed out on a flu shot this season but still want to miss out on the flu, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizers can help kill viruses on your palms and your PDA - which is a breeding ground for bugs. For those of you who can't stomach the antiseptic smell of most antibacterial gels, we patted down with a variety of organic and sweet-scented germ-killers that are easy on the nose...
...flu shot may require about ten minutes of a student’s time, if you factor in walking to UHS. But given the number of YouTube hits this month, we all know how much that time is worth...
...this may change in the near future: A proposed universal flu vaccine based on the M2e genetic region believed to be common to all flu strains passed a critical test this fall. That means one day people will be able to get a vaccine that will work for life. But even if complications do not arise, a universal vaccine may still be five years away...
...Until then, it’s vital that we continue regular vaccinations. Though it may not send a Harvard student to the hospital, getting the flu could impact studying for finals or cause a serious thesis setback. Employers try to get their workers vaccinated because there are huge productivity benefits given the small cost of the vaccine. For most college students, the benefits remain and the cost is effectively zero...