Tag: Swine Flu

Flu shot protects mom and baby

Flu shot protects mom and baby

The influenza vaccine can not only protect pregnant women against the flu, it can also protect their newborn infants, health officials say.

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December 20, 2010 | By | Reply More
“WashYourHandsingTon”: State campaigns to fight the flu

“WashYourHandsingTon”: State campaigns to fight the flu

Washington State has launched a multimedia campaign to promote flu prevention.

The campaign, WashYourHandsingTon, seeks to take a “lighter approach” to flu prevention with humorous ads and flyers.

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December 7, 2010 | By | Reply More
Flu vaccine now available

Flu vaccine now available

The Department of Health recommends that everyone age 6 months and older receive the vaccine.

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October 8, 2010 | By | Reply More
When pig flu flew

When pig flu flew

Did industry influence prompt WHO to change its working definition of pandemic, asks Seattle global health blogger Tom Paulson.

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June 15, 2010 | By | 2 Replies More
H1N1 “swine” flu vaccine now widely available

H1N1 “swine” flu vaccine now widely available

Free vaccination clinics will be held for those who cannot afford to pay.z

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December 17, 2009 | By | Reply More
CDC warns about H1N1 email scam

CDC warns about H1N1 email scam

Clicking on the email allows a malicious code to be installed on your computer.

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December 15, 2009 | By | Reply More
Some H1N1 “swine” flu vaccine for children under three recalled

Some H1N1 “swine” flu vaccine for children under three recalled

There are no safety concerns and kids don’t need to be revaccinated, officials say,

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December 15, 2009 | By | Reply More
Everyone in county six months and older to be eligible for H1N1 vaccine

Everyone in county six months and older to be eligible for H1N1 vaccine

Some health centers offer free vaccination to those unable to pay.

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December 9, 2009 | By | Reply More
H1N1 cases may have peaked in King County — but epidemic far from over, health officials say

H1N1 cases may have peaked in King County — but epidemic far from over, health officials say

“This is welcome news, but it by no means the epidemic is over.”

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November 20, 2009 | By | Reply More
Opinion: Changes in how the CDC tracks flu cases may fan H1N1 panic

Opinion: Changes in how the CDC tracks flu cases may fan H1N1 panic

Could how the CDC records H1N1 flu cases make the outbreak look scarier than it is?

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November 17, 2009 | By | 2 Replies More
H1N1 “swine” flu vaccine shipments trickle in but supply remains in short

H1N1 “swine” flu vaccine shipments trickle in but supply remains in short

7,000 more doses expected to arrive at local pharmacies next week

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November 14, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
15,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine arrive at pharmacies in Seattle and King County

15,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine arrive at pharmacies in Seattle and King County

Many of the 44 participating pharmacies are taking appointments by phone today; some will be holding walk-up clinics without appointment next week

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November 6, 2009 | By | Reply More