Here's how the flu vaccine is 'hatched' (Hint: eggs are involved)


Although the first Malaysians have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, the truth is that the influenza virus is a more constant danger around us.— AP

The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) may have been declared a global health emergency, but your risk of catching influenza, or flu as we know it, is far greater.

Influenza viruses have symptoms similar to coronaviruses: they are contagious, come on suddenly and include a high fever, extreme exhaustion, severe muscle or body aches, a dry cough and chills.

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