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[floo] / flu /














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Jaafri's probable cause of death was given by the hospital and medical examiner as bronchopneumonia due to flu and frailty.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

A benefit to the approval of an mRNA flu shot is that, in future seasons where a new strain suddenly emerges, vaccine manufacturers will be able to more quickly release new shots to combat it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Diseases such as bird flu, which have previously decimated flocks, haven’t been as much of a factor in key chicken-raising regions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Included in the final category are vaccines for Covid-19, the flu, hepatitis B and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“He’s had the flu, sir. It’s weakened him.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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