WWII drug could prevent flu deaths?

A flu immunisation needle

A flu immunisation needle Source: AAP

Researchers have found a drug that dates back to the second World War could help prevent flu deaths.


It's a timely finding by scientists, with almost three hundred reported fatalities from the virus this year, in part down to an earlier-than-usual start to the flu season.


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