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And their progress through the covid pandemic, they have mainly influenza b, so were not exactly certain, but the vaccines have a mix of strains in them, so they will offer protection to multiple different types of flu, so were trying to cover all bases. flu normally kills around 11,000 people every winter, but a report published earlier this year from the academy of medical sciences warned respiratory illnesses could hit very high levels, and flu deaths alone could reach 60,000 in a worst—cas...

Academy of medical sciences says that by being much worse we mean more deadly, it could mean up to 60,000 flu jabs as opposed to an average year of around 11,000, i understand? —— it could mean up to 60,000 free deaths. understand? -- it could mean up to 60,000 free deaths.— 60,000 free deaths. yes, it will be determined — 60,000 free deaths. yes, it will be determined by _ 60,000 free deaths. yes, it will be determined by the _ 60,000 free deaths. yes, it will be determined by the strai...

A is a circulating right now, causing 97% of flu cases, but looking to china, i had us in terms of the doctor measures and progress through the covid pandemic, they have mainly influenza b so were not certain, but the vaccines have a mix of strains so they will offer protection to multiple types of flu, we are trying to cover all bases, i would encourage people to get flu vaccines because we are so uncertain this year. vaccines because we are so uncertain this ear. ~ ., vaccines because we are s...

Some cases despite our best that in the manifest were not accurate. >> reporter: the real concern is afghans flown to the us, 700 of them, and one congressman arrested after servicemember was at fort bliss. >> that is successful. service members save on military bases within the united states, where does that look for anytown usa once they are let loose. >> reporter: the us charged one afghan in relation to the killing of sergeant joseph mckay in 2008, the former taliban and matter was extradite...

Usually, scientists study whats been circulating in the southern hemisphere to help formulate a flu jab months ahead. but, this year, the guesswork has been hampered by lockdowns disrupting the usual influenza patterns. if we look to australia, for example, we know that influenza a is circulating there right now, its causing 97% of the flu cases. but if we look to china, which is ahead of us in terms of the lockdown measures and their progress through the covid pandemic, they have mainly influen...

And most children. lockdowns and extra hygiene measures squashed flu last winter, and that means the level of immunity in the population is likely to be lower this time round. theres also uncertainty about how effective the flu vaccine will be. usually, scientists study whats been circulating in the southern hemisphere to help formulate a flu jab months ahead. but, this year, the guesswork has been hampered by lockdowns disrupting the usual influenza patterns. if we look to australia, for exampl...

We were on a very tightly organized tour. we had to follow the officials around to what they wanted to show us, so we -- theres no way we could have seen the whole base and all of the neighborhoods. so there could still be some problems, but it did look good while we were there. >> what are you hearing from afghans on bases across the country about conditions right now? >> hi, jose. i want to emphasize that they continuously emphasize that theyre very grateful, theyre grateful to be in america, ...

Care of in their bases, and it shows that they werent prepared for it, but theyre doing the best job that they can with it. that said, some of the afghans i spoke to said that the living situations arent great. that there should be more cultural and gender considerations, and thats not just coming from the afghans, thats actually coming from some of the ngo workers that i spoke to that work at some of these bases. and these ngo workers say theyve offered their assessments and assistance to the a...

Breaking news out of afghanistan this morning, where a taliban official says that at least 100 were killed or wounded in a lethal blast at a northern shiite mosque during friday prayers. this just days after another mosque attack claimed by isis-k killed several in the capital. meanwhile in the u.s., there are about 50,000 afghans living on bases across the country that the "new york times" describes as small cities, but reports of conditions have raised alarms. the militarys top northern comman...

All-volunteer force of 2.1 million individuals serving in uniform is because they know that when they step out theres to fight and win our nations wars were going to pay them, pay them well, take care of their families, provide housing. its unclear if we default if wed ever be able to do that. second, we have to pay contractors to maintain our bases. this is military readiness 101. if we dont do that were not going to have a ready, capable military. and, third, our standing in the world is at st...