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Flu lasts for more than an hour in air and on surfaces – why cleaning can really help

Influenza, or flu, viruses cause about 200,000 hospitalizations every year in the U.S. Annual seasonal vaccination is our best line of defense, but in recent years, it has become clear that mismatches in the vaccine can limit its effectiveness. Cleaning counters and keyboards can remove flu virus, which can survive well there, a study suggests. Credit: AVAVA/ShutterstockWe study how the flu...