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This sounds like the beginning of a horror movie: Scientists resurrect killer genes from 1918 flu pandemic
On the other hand, about 36,000 Americans die of flu in a typical year. Which is why the research might well be worthwhile and the lack of vaccine this year is so troubling.
UPDATE: Bigwig over at Silflay Hraka wonders why we couldn't just place orders for flu vaccine in advance to help keep the supply more stable year-in and year-out. It's an excellent question.
