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This year, vaccines are preventing 36% of those illnesses, the new report said. "Influenza-related illness is identified and responded to using best practices"....

State Health Dept. investigates 100 possible flu-related deaths

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United Nations reports record number of Afghan civilian casualties in 2017 attacks

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Three dead, several feared trapped as building collapses in Karnataka's Bellandur

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Transgender woman becomes first in the world to breastfeed her baby

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Former MLB star suspected of cocaine distribution faces judge

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AAP govt seeks more administrative control over Delhi on its third anniversary

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U.S. woman first to be infected with 14 eye worms

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Tonga parliament constructing flattened by Cyclone Gita

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Indian Mujahideen second top leader arrested within days in Delhi Police op

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Pence says 'no daylight' between United States and allies on North Korea

Pence avoided public criticism of Moon, congratulating South Korea on hosting the Olympics and pledging continued support in addressing the North's nuclear th...

Sri Lanka ruling alliance faces humiliation at local elections

Focusing on the message delivered by the people to the government through the Local Government Elections held Saturday (10) during the meeting, Prime Minister R...

Detained Iranian-Canadian Activist Reportedly Dies In Tehran Prison

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Purdue Pharma says it will stop promoting opioids to doctors

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Red Gerard Wins First US Medal At Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

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