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First Flu Fatality of the Season in LA County Prompts Health Officials to Recommend Vaccination

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The first flu-related death of the 2023-24 season in Los Angeles County was confirmed by the Department of Public Health on Wednesday, with the deceased being an elderly individual with multiple underlying conditions, who had not been vaccinated for the current season. The severity of the illness was emphasized, including the common complication, pneumonia, which […]

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Here’s the Outcome as Researchers Successfully Develop Mice with Human-Like Version of COVID-19 through Genetic Engineering

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Young individuals have been found to have a lower risk of severe illness or fatality when infected with COVID-19 compared to older age groups. Researchers have now replicated this phenomenon in mice, marking a significant breakthrough. Scientists have used genetic modifications to introduce a human-like variant of COVID-19 to mice, enabling them to display symptoms […]

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