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WHO and CDC have stated that the predictive accuracy of their annual formulations for human influenza vaccines is "suboptimal" -- often correct less than 50% of the time, especially for seniors. Perhaps in part because we are not yet accurate in our predictions of upcoming influenza strains, approximately 36,000 people die each year of flu in the United States alone.

AFP - Tests on an Indonesian girl reported to have died of bird flu proved negative for the deadly strain of the virus, the health minister said Thursday.

AFP - Thailand has confirmed a second case of bird flu in less than a week, a senior agriculture official said Thursday.

With this being one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory the Centers for Disease Control has recommended expanding vaccinations for children.

More than 400 students have been diagnosed with the flu on campus, and more cases are being reported.

It's the biggest flu outbreak since the mid-1990s.