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Google Flu Trends Less Accurate Than Center for Disease Control

Despite using real-time search data, Google Flu Trends is less accurate at pinpointing confirmed influenza cases than originally thought. According to The Wall Street Journal, a study (.PDF) done by University of Washington scientists found that the site is less accurate than the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) flu surveillance programs. From 2003 to 2008, Google Flu Trends accurately predicted ...