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Swine flu vaccine: more line up, but some are still concerned

Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , on December 22, 2009 | Comments Off

Even as reports of swine flu drop, health officials are still urging the public to keep up healthy habits and get vaccinated to prevent another outbreak. So far, at least 60 million Americans have been vaccinated against swine flu. And many more will have the opportunity as 100 million doses arrive at clinics, malls and [...]

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Swine flu vaccine recall, what you should know

Posted in Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on December 15, 2009 | Comments Off

About 800,000 swine flu (H1N1) shots for children are being recalled because they aren’t quite strong enough. But CDC flu experts say there’s nothing to worry about – the vaccine is still safe. The vaccine, made by Sanofi Pasteur, was distributed throughout the U.S. last month for children ages 6 months to 3 years, and [...]

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H1N1 vaccine may become more available

Posted in Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 8, 2009 | Comments Off

Across the nation reports of H1N1 (swine flu) seem to be slowing, but many states are still experiencing widespread flu activity. A reminder that the flu season isn’t over yet, and even as things slowly improve we need to be on the defense. Recommendations about hand washing, staying home when sick, and vaccination have kept [...]

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Spread some cheer this holiday season – not the flu

Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , , , on November 23, 2009 | Comments Off

Fewer travelers are expected over the holidays this year, which could mean shorter lines and less stress. But the flu may still be on-board. To help you avoid swine flu or any other strain of influenza this holiday season, the CDC has launched the National Travelers’ Health Public Awareness Campaign. More awareness, vaccination and healthier [...]

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Still waiting – swine flu vaccine shortage

Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 26, 2009 | Comments Off

As President Obama declares swine flu a national health emergency, worry over the shortage of  H1N1 flu vaccine seems to be taking the place of concerns about the vaccine itself. But this flu season is all about being prepared, not panicked. Even with the delay, it’s not too late to get vaccinated and more flu [...]

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This little piggie got swine flu

Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 19, 2009 | Comments Off

Swine flu or H1N1 has many folks cautious of sniffles, sneezes and now pork products as the first pig in the U.S. tested positive for H1N1. But maybe these little piggies should be more worried about us. While at least one show pig from the Minnesota State Fair contracted the swine flu virus, this flu [...]

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Microsoft launches online H1N1 response center

Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 7, 2009 | Comments Off

Not feeling so good? Think it might be H1N1 — more commonly referred to as swine flu? With the new H1N1 Response Center, brought to you by Microsoft, you can find out before making a trip to the doctor. The online evaluation asks you a few questions about your flu-like symptoms and overall health to [...]

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