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New Study on Severity of H1N1 Flu

A new study has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that looked at who was affected most severely by the H1N1 swine flu during the first four months of the pandemic. We know that the virus has affected young people more seriously than the seasonal flu usually ...

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About.co...amp; Flu — 3 days ago

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Flu Widespread in 48 States

As of October 24th, flu activity in the United States was widespread in 48 states. A vast majority of the flu being seen is still the H1N1 swine flu. According to officials at the CDC, levels of the flu are already higher than they typically are during the peak of flu season (which usually does...

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About.co...amp; Flu — 7 days ago

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Looking for the H1N1 Vaccine?

Here in Atlanta, it seems to be next to impossible to find the H1N1 swine flu vaccine. And when it's announced that they are available somewhere, just a few hours later they are all gone. It is beyond frustrating for me since I have a child who is at high risk for this particular flu and really w...

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About.co...amp; Flu — October 31

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Say "Boo" to the Flu

With Halloween upon us, there is no better time to make sure we protect our little ghosts and goblins from the scariest of germs - the flu. The Visiting Nurses Association of America, Families Fighting Flu and The Clorox Company have joined together and developed the "Say Boo to the Flu"...

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About.co...amp; Flu — October 29

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Swine Flu: A National Emergency?

Today President Obama declared H1N1 swine flu a national public health emergency. I was a little alarmed when I saw the headlines announcing this development today. There haven't been any significant changes in the status of the virus or the pandemic, so why is it a national emergency now? It ...

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About.co...amp; Flu — October 25

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Is it the Flu?

Both of my children got sick last week with symptoms that were similar to the flu. My older son came down with it first and started running a high fever, had a headache, sore throat and upset stomach. I took him to the doctor to have him checked for the flu because his brother falls into the high...

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About.co...amp; Flu — October 22