Impact Of Swine Flu Examined
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Swine Flu: The Second Wave
Federal health officials say swine flu has swept across the nation, with the virus more widespread than ever. Nationwide, visits to doctors for flu symptoms are on a steep incline, with children and pregnant women at particular risk of serious complications.
Traveling? Leave Swine Flu Behind
()The CDC says wash your hands and cover your coughs and sneezes. If you're feeling sick, please stay home.
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Swine Flu On Campus Turns Deadly()
November 19, 2009 A group of college health officials tracking the swine flu reported two students' deaths, even as the number of flu cases around the country dropped.
FDA Reassures Doctors Skeptical Of H1N1 Vaccine()
November 18, 2009 Most doctors fully support the H1N1 vaccine, but there are a few who won't back it. Because patients trust their doctors the most for medical decisions, the FDA is trying to assure these doctors of the vaccine's safety.
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Hunting For Swine Flu Vaccine()
November 17, 2009 Regional variations in the distribution of swine flu vaccine can make all the difference in where you should look for it.
Flu Funds Boost Local Health Budgets()
November 13, 2009 KXJZThe federal government has allocated more than $1 billion to help cash-strapped local health departments hire staff to distribute the H1N1 vaccine. The money has allowed some departments to rehire staff they had recently let go.
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Swine Flu Death Estimates Rise As CDC Revises Methods()
November 12, 2009 The CDC is now factoring in deaths that may not be explicitly identified as due to swine flu.
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What Is Cough's Connection To Swine Flu?()
November 11, 2009 Most people sickened by swine flu get coughs. But a cough alone isn't usually a sign of the flu.
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Racial Minorities Face More Swine Flu Struggles()
November 10, 2009 Reports show racial minorities grapple with greater challenges than whites in dealing with the new H1N1 pandemic.
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FDA To Docs: Tell Patients Swine Flu Vaccine Is OK()
November 10, 2009 FDA Commissioner Hamburg assures doctors the vaccine against the new H1N1 virus is of high quality, despite the rush to produce it.
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Should You Treat A Swine Flu Fever?()
November 10, 2009 There's no evidence treating a fever undermines a person's natural defenses against infection. People with high fevers often don't drink enough, which can lead to dehydration.
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How Well Does The H1N1 Vaccine Work?()
November 9, 2009 Questions are being raised about whether the protection offered by the new swine flu vaccine is worth the hassle of tracking it down.
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