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En el futuro, las terapias genéticas pueden usarse para prevenir, tratar o curar ciertos trastornos hereditarios, como la fibrosis quística, la deficiencia de Alfa-1 antitripsina, la hemofilia, la beta talasemia y la anemia de células falciformes. También se pueden usar para tratar cánceres o infecciones, incluido el VIH.

Las terapias genéticas pueden utilizar métodos de transferencia de genes o edición genómica para modificar el ADN de las células de un paciente, con el objetivo de prevenir o tratar una afección.

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Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.

What to Do If You Are Sick Take steps to care for yourself and help protect others in your home and community.

CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a national outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI).

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