Flu vaccines available for pregnant women in Easton Nov 21, 2009
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:14 PM EST. The Easton Public Health Nurse has 200 H1N1 injection (thimerosal free) vaccinations for pregnant women only. (Easton Journal, MA)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 21, 2009
Scientists are currently working on a vaccine, but there is still no good treatment for the disease, which is caused by a virus related to those that cause flu. The new approach, dubbed passive immune therapy, uses the immune cells of patients who have successfully fought off the disease. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Hikers rescued for free in Arizona Nov 21, 2009
The fund, financed with tax dollars, was established to help counties cope with emergencies such as fires, floods, hazardous materials, even flu outbreaks. The fund is about $4 million a year, said James Langston of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management's search-and-rescue unit. (AZCentral -- News)
Insider: This and that Nov 21, 2009
Here are a few tidbits gleaned while watching television and suffering from a bout of the flu. Prepare to pay. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Nov 21, 2009
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless ... Screening for flu or Sars at UK airports to try to stop a pandemic taking hold in Britain will not work, warns an article in this week's British Medical Journal ... Many people could be incubating the infection when tested but not show positive results because flight times are not long enough to allow flu or Sars to develop to the point of detection. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Moultrie health dept. offers flu shots Monday Nov 21, 2009
SULLIVAN The Moultrie County Health Department recently received additional shipments of injectable and FluMist H1N1 vaccine. Current supplies allow the Moultrie health department to offer H1N1 immunizations to people in the following categories. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: Republicans playing same old record Nov 21, 2009
"Oh give us a break! 45% my a--! He NEVER promised miracles and you know it. He promised to TRY to make change but always reminded us that he needed US to help him change Washington. Exactly what have YOU done to HELP him besides complain that he's not provided miracles for you to see?This man has taken on two wars, the worst recession since the great depression, a pandemic flu, a messed up Katrina recovery, a new supreme court justice, a new health care reform bill, North Korea and Iran testing... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A/H1N1 flu vaccine withdrawn in Canada due to high number of allergic reactions Nov 21, 2009
OTTAWA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- About 170,000 doses of A/H1N1 flu vaccine are being withdrawn in Canada from Friday after health officials reported an unusually high number of allergic reactions ... One person was believed to have died from a serious reaction to the vaccine, but the death had not been conclusively linked to the flu shot, he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
How to make a flu vaccine Nov 21, 2009
Novartis recently announced that it had produced the first batch of influenza A (H1N1) vaccine, weeks ahead of expectations. SEE ALSO. (BBC News)
Bridgewater-Raynham prioritizing flu-shot recipients Nov 21, 2009
The Bridgewater-Raynham school district began its first round of flu clinics this week after receiving 100 swine flu vaccine doses from the state and another 100 doses from the Bridgewater Board of Health ... Fahey said all of the schools in the district are seeing increases in the number of new cases of students with flu-like symptoms, which are presumed to be cases of H1N1, but no alarming jumps, Fahey said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
One dead in Cyrus tour bus crash Nov 21, 2009
How to make a flu vaccine. Big Bang' experiment to re-start. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Emerson Hospital to offer flu clinic in Concord Nov 21, 2009
Emerson Hospital's home care department will offer a seasonal flu clinic on Monday, Nov. 30, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in Concord (1276 Main St.). The clinic is intended for area residents age 60 and older and those over the age of 18 who are at high risk of complication from seasonal influenza (i. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Chile denies new wave of A/H1N1 flu outbreak Nov 21, 2009
SANTIAGO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chile on Friday rejected a saying that the country was witnessing another massive outbreak of the A/H1N1 influenza. Rumors spread about a renewed onslaught of the A/H1N1 on the country after a patient who had visit Mexico was hospitalized in grave flu conditions ... Chile registered 10 cases of A/H1N1 flu cases last month. (Xinhuanet, China)
Column: Wellesley Health Dept. responds to writers criticism of flu clinics Nov 21, 2009
Last week, the Townsman featured a who questioned why the Wellesley Health Department held an , and wanted to know, Why was Wellesley s flu clinic handled this way ... We are extremely appreciative and proud of their efforts to address the complex and ever changing scenario involving H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution ... Therefore, parents self identified their children at the middle and high schools who were at high risk of complications of H1N1 flu, and the Health and School department staff... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Healthcare Big First Vote Saturday Nov 21, 2009
According to the Congressional Budget Office, those hardest hit will be low-income enrollees in Medicare Advantage who will lose up to half of their coverage for things like vision care, dental coverage and flu shots -- especially those who cannot afford expensive Medi-gap coverage. And, of course, Harrycare does not include the $210 billion dollar doc fix that seeks to make up for the current underpayment of doctors in the Medicare system that the House passed as a separate piece of legislation... (Human Events Online)
A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to 12 in Finland Nov 21, 2009
HELSINKI, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from A/H1N1 flu in Finland had risen to 12, health authorities announced Friday ... All deceased had been chronic patients and belonged to high-risk groups for A/H1N1 flu ... The epidemic first broke out in northern Finland in October, where 24 in every 10,000 people have fallen ill with the flu at present. (Xinhuanet, China)
CDC: "Nothing Typical" about 2009 Flu Nov 21, 2009
(CBS) Although there has been a minimal drop since last week, 43 states are still reporting widespread H1N1 flu activity and there have been 15 more confirmed H1N1-related deaths, a top official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Dr. Anne Schuchat, the chief health officer for H1N1 response with the CDC, said it was impossible to predict how the flu season would play out since there is "nothing typical" about this year's influenza ... The CDC also announced it was... (CBS News)
More of this story Nov 21, 2009
Flu season comes early. Donna Johnson, RN, of Altres Medical Staffing, prepares to administer a flu shot Thursday to Marta Miller Hulsman, site manager of the Kapaa Neighborhood Center, at the HMSA flu-shot clinic coordinated by the countys Civil Defense agency at the Lihue Civic Center ... Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 3:09 AM HST LIHU E Though this week the number of flu cases in Hawai i is just elevated or at the historic baseline, flu season has arrived in the state earlier... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Just a little pinch Nov 21, 2009
FIGHTING THE FLU Linntown Elementary School student Sarah Castellan prepares for her H1N1 shot while her mother, Sue Ellen, provides moral support ... Because the flu could come back in the winter or spring and because there is more than one strain meaning that students who already had H1N1 could get it again he said it was still essential to provide vaccinations for the students. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Battered city's youngest victims Nov 21, 2009
She is very sensitive to flu and regularly gets diarrhoea and other ailments ... Across Falluja neonatal wards and centres for disabled people are facing such an influx of infants or children aged under five with chronic deformities that they are fast running out of space and staff to help. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Education Board Honors McClure; New Monthly Budget Format Presented Nov 21, 2009
She put "social distancing" in place three weeks ago, canceling dances and extended field trips, to reduce the spread of flu and other illnesses. She said, while the idea was not popular with students, it seems to be working and the worst may be over. (Voices, CT)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 21, 2009
Contrast that with five years ago, when so many companies had abandoned the vaccine business that half the U.S. supply of flu shots was lost because of factory contamination at one of the two manufacturers left ... Investment in partnerships and other deals to develop and manufacture vaccines has been on a tear and accelerating since the swine flu pandemic began ... Just this fall and early next year, the swine flu vaccines are expected to bring their makers at least a couple billion extra... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Schools see little flu activity during past two weeks Nov 21, 2009
Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:38 PM MST The H1N1 flu virus continues to linger in low numbers in the Campbell County School District while first- and second-grade students receive vaccinations. The number of students and faculty that were reported absent due to flu-like illnesses could be counted on one hand this week and last week ... Flu numbers have decreased for the past three weeks in the school district. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
County legislature marks health care milestone Nov 21, 2009
Health care providers at EmUrgentCare treat all kinds of conditions, including broken bones, chest pain, flu, rashes, infections and the like. The facility also provides services to companies and employers like physicals and drug testing for prospective employees. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Mammogram Guidelines: What You Need to Know Nov 21, 2009
Over the past two decades, annual mammograms for women over 40 had become a standard of preventive care in the U.S. right up there with daily exercise, quitting smoking and getting a flu shot. But after taking a more in-depth look at the numbers, the task force decided that the risks of mammography for women in their 40s do not outweigh the small benefit that the screens provide. (Time.com)
OUR VIEW: Hospital's visitor age rule made to be broken Nov 20, 2009
The idea is to protect both patients and visitors, and the policy is above and beyond a response to swine flu/H1N1, and in fact is not a direct result of the spread of that virus, according to Edward Hoppin, Sarah Bush vice president for medical affairs ... At St. Anthony s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, age is not a factor in official policy except during flu season, when the hospital advises visitors to stay away if they are under age 18. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
How Viruses Destroy Bacteria Nov 20, 2009
New flu tests can diagnose the flu in as little as 30 minutes, to cut down on needless antibiotic use, which can build up resistance and make some. . (Science Daily)
UW-Madison gets $9.5M Gates Found. grant Nov 20, 2009
5M Gates Foundation grant to study flu viruses - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... 5M Gates Foundation grant to study flu viruses ... 5 million grant to study influenza threats to human health. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Asian airlines start to recover Nov 20, 2009
But he said that risks remained, including the sustainability of the global economic recovery and worries that the A(H1N1) flu virus will disrupt travel plans during the northern hemisphere winter season. SIA lost 158. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Departure of popular Ellensburg pediatrician leaves questions Nov 20, 2009
The Hollys wrote on Nov 19, 2009 7:51 PM:" I will not get into the issue of care in this community other than to say that I agree that some physicians do in fact "cherry pick" their patients. What I would like to say is that I honestly believe that Dr. Oldham saved our youngest daughter's life. He always took the time to answer any questions that we had, he listened, he validated our concerns, and he reassured us when our daughter was sick and when she needed surgery to fix her vesicoureteral... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Operation Christmas Child seeks donations Nov 20, 2009
A program on Shingles and flu immunizations will be provided by a representative of the Calhoun County Health Department. All members are asked to attend and to bring anyone interested in joining. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
42 killed in state by flu since April Nov 20, 2009
(AP) -- Michigan health officials say influenza has killed 42 people in the state since April 1 and 31 since Sept. 1, when swine flu began gaining steam. The Michigan Community Health Department says no schools were closed Monday for the flu ... It says 38,158 flu cases were reported in the state Nov. 1-8. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Doc out of flu vaccine Nov 20, 2009
Recently, I stopped by my doctors office to see if I could get my yearly flu shot ... I was told their office would not receive any more vaccine because only swine flu vaccine is now being made ... Statistics say that more than 37,000 people die each year from regular flu. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Health chief: Let sick stay home and be paid Nov 20, 2009
The state's top health official wants businesses to let workers with the flu stay home, even if companies have to pay them ... Humble said, though, that any virus - including the novel H1N1 flu more commonly known as the swine flu - is very communicable and spreads easily ... Alan Ecker, spokesman for the state Department of Administration, said his agency, which handles personnel matters for the state, is reviewing its policies ahead of what could be a spike in flu cases this winter to see if... (AZCentral -- Business)
No new dates for axed Elton gigs Nov 20, 2009
The 62-year-old was forced to call off dates in Sheffield, Newcastle, London and Liverpool after being treated in hospital for flu and E.coli. "Sadly, due to venue availability and the scale of the Red Piano show, these shows cannot be rescheduled and have now been cancelled," said his promoter. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Around Town: Lessons learned at the weekend flu clinic Nov 20, 2009
Our town held its first H1N1 flu clinic this past weekend ... Our doctor's office has not yet received the vaccine (they ran out of the regular flu vaccine before my kids could get it ... Friends were already reporting their children home with the flu; it seemed only a matter of time before one of my kids caught it. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Get more: Entertainment Nov 20, 2009
Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. Tags. (KGO, CA)
Braintree gridders drop sixth straight, 48-20 Nov 20, 2009
However, linemen Peter Donahue (sophomore and Kevin Murphy (junior) were both stricken with the flu and missed the game, as did junior defensive tackle Mike Mullaney, who has been one of the Wamps top defensive linemen this year. I was going to have Donahue and Murphy play both ways, but they were sick, said Flynn. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Vaccinations for elderly now a priority: victory tempered by climate of confusion, says AQRP Nov 20, 2009
Additionally, while it was not part of our demand, this is also good news for people who are healthy but fall in this age group. The elderly are not asking for special treatment. (Canada Newswire)
Flu Vaccine Supplies Still Spotty Nov 20, 2009
While the influenza vaccine has been scarce these days, visits to the emergency room at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital were way up last month. Almost 497 patients came to the hospital Emergency Department with flulike symptoms in October, compared with a mere 25 in the same month last year ... All were offering the H1N1 flu vaccine. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Schools keep close eye on flu Nov 20, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:06 PM MST The number of cases of lab-confirmed swine flu in Wyoming jumped from 419 to 632 during the last 2 weeks, but more alarming than the numbers are its most predictable targets. This is a younger peoples flu, CDC spokesperson Dave Daigle said during a telephonic media briefing Oct. 30 ... In a usual flu season, 90 percent of the deaths are among over the age of 65. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Is there a correlation between college students and mental health issues? Nov 20, 2009
When a roommate or suitemate comes down with the flu or mononucleosis, usually one can easily recognize that he or she is sick. But when a friend suffers from depression or anxiety, the symptoms are often much less obvious. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Youngest students get flu vaccine first; school nurses and public health officials working together on H1N1 issue Nov 20, 2009
The earlier-announced flu vaccination clinics scheduled for November for local public school kids are taking place; but it is a nasal mist form of the vaccine that's being administered and older students await additional supplies. The Primary School in Chisago City sponsored a vaccine clinic from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday this week for pre-school to first grade aged students. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Can Georgia handle a little praise? Nov 20, 2009
Ole Miss had 20 something players miss practice with the the flu. Remember it only takes a few days to drop 20 lbs but weeks to get it back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless' Nov 20, 2009
Airport test to stop arrival of Sars and flu 'pointless ... Screening for flu or Sars at UK airports to try to stop a pandemic taking hold in Britain will not work, warns an article in this week's British Medical Journal ... Many people could be incubating the infection when tested but not show positive results because flight times are not long enough to allow flu or Sars to develop to the point of detection. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 20, 2009
Scientists are currently working on a vaccine, but there is still no good treatment for the disease, which is caused by a virus related to those that cause flu. The new approach, dubbed passive immune therapy, uses the immune cells of patients who have successfully fought off the disease. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Long lines, heavy traffic mark flu clinic at Burlington High School Nov 20, 2009
Jimmy Goober, 14, of Burlington, receives a flu shot at the flu vaccine clinic held Nov. 14 at Burlington High School ... Heavy rain Saturday did not keep people from arriving as early as 4:15 a.m. for the Burlington Board of Health s town wide flu clinic at the Burlington High School, causing traffic delays and long lines, none of which deterred those seeking both seasonal and H1N1 flu shots ... In all, the clinic administered 1,500 doses of the flu virus, with some recipients getting two... (Burlington Union, MA)
The Parenting Place Nov 20, 2009
teacher1 wrote on Nov 11, 2009 4:49 PM:" my little guy has gotten the seasonal flu shot, but during the two visits we have made to the pediatrician in the last couple of months, not once have they mentioned him getting the h1n1 shot, even last week when he was there for what we thought might have been an ear infection. they just said it was a "viral thing" that had to run it's course. are they not even saying the words "h1n1" anymore, just assuming that is what everyone has?? my little one is... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Buford at Jefferson Nov 20, 2009
The Dragons did not have the services of fullback/linebacker/kicker Lucas Redd in that game because he had the flu. He has been practicing this week and coach T. McFerrin is hopeful he will play tonight. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Health care and illegal immigrants in America: why Mexico is the key Nov 20, 2009
According to the Associated press, "Mexicans will do almost anything to avoid a public hospital emergency room, where ailing patients may languish for hours slumped on cracked linoleum floors that smell of sweat, sickness, and pine-scented disinfectant. Many don't see doctors at all, heading instead to the clerk at the corner pharmacy for advice on coping with a cold or a flu.". Mexico's National Human Rights Commission has criticized the lack of general practice physicians, specialists, and... (Christian Science Monitor)
State taking heat for 'chaotic' flu shots Nov 20, 2009
In the last several weeks, as the H1N1 flu has swept through the nation and health officials scrambled to find scarce vaccine, questions have been raised about how Pennsylvania chose to handle the process of distributing the limited doses available ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices identified five initial target groups for vaccination: pregnant women, people who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age, health care... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Asia's airline industry showing signs of recovery Nov 20, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Figures released Thursday by the 17-member AAPA showed its airlines carried 11.1 million passengers in October, a slight improvement over the previous month but still below levels seen a year ago. Despite signs of a recovery, the regional airline industry is still expected to turn in a collective loss for 2009, Herdman said. He did not give a figure for the losses expected this year but said the industry lost US 4.8 billion in 2008. The International... (Channelnewsasia.com)
WHO reemphasizes safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine Nov 20, 2009
A boy gets a free H1N1 flu vaccine at a kindergarden in Budapest November 19, 2009 ... GENEVA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO)on Thursday reemphasized the safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine, saying a small number of deaths that occurred after vaccination were actually not caused by the vaccine itself ... At a telephone press conference, Kieny reiterated that the A/H1N1 pandemic vaccine had the same safety profile as seasonal flu vaccines. (Xinhuanet, China)
Last year's flu shot may help ward off swine flu, study shows Nov 20, 2009
SWINE FLU: H1N1 VIRUS ... Twitter, '76 flu, Your Health, biz impact ... By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY People who received last year's seasonal flu vaccine may have gained some protection against the swine flu virus, according to a study presented Thursday at the 58th annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, in Washington, D.C.. (USA Today -- News)
NHL Notebook: Canucks jump gun on flu vaccine Nov 20, 2009
British Columbia's provincial health officer said Vancouver Canucks players jumped the line when they received swine flu vaccinations this week. "If they got the vaccine and they weren't in any of the risk groups as individuals, then they were queue-jumping," Dr. Perry Kendall said yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rethinking the Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Model Nov 20, 2009
Dengue virus infection usually causes a severe 'flu like illness, although symptoms may be mild in young children. DHF, however, is a severe and sometimes fatal complication of dengue virus infection that affects about half a million people every year. (Science Daily)
Medford schools to shut down for Senate special election Nov 19, 2009
Belson originally opposed closing schools on the two days to ensure a sufficient margin for extra school days based on potential snowstorms and the possibility of a serious flu outbreak. However, he informed the School Committee on Nov. 16 that the district has an eight-day cushion in the current calendar without dipping into holiday or vacation periods. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Flu shot turnout less than expected Nov 19, 2009
They came Saturday for swine flu shots -- but there weren't nearly as many of them as officials expected. Kings County's first public H1N1 flu shot distribution vaccinated 3,328 people -- mostly children -- at Hanford, Corcoran and Avenal locations ... Seniors have better immunity to the virus because they have been exposed to so many flu varieties over a lifetime, Mac Lean said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Science news » Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Minn Pregame: Transcript - Ferentz OTS Nov 19, 2009
By HN.com Senior WriterPosted Nov 17, 2009. A transcript from Coach Kirk Ferentz's second press conference with the media on Tuesday. (HawkeyeNation.com)
HEALTHY EATING: Cold weather crops on menus Nov 19, 2009
Radishes are very low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin C, one of the most important nutrients to help ward off colds and flu this time of year. Carolyn ONeil is a registered dietitian and co-author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Foley City Council amends sick leave policy Nov 19, 2009
(AP) - Foley employees who run out if sick leave during the flu season will be able to borrow days from future allotments under a policy approved by the City Council. Foley Mayor John Koniar said the new city sick leave policy will allow workers to stay at home during a flu outbreak without a loss of pay. (WSJA.com, AL)
Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack Nov 19, 2009
MONDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from the flu may be at higher risk for having a heart attack, especially those with heart disease and diabetes, British researchers report. Because both seasonal and the pandemic H1N1 swine flu are circulating this fall and winter, people at risk for heart attacks are urged to get a seasonal flu shot and an H1N1 flu shot, which may reduce the chance of getting the flu and thereby lower the risk for a heart attack, experts say ... "Influenza... (MEDLINEplus)
Impasse: Union, school district far apart on contract talks Nov 19, 2009
To Destroy All Unions wrote on Nov 16, 2009 10:10 AM:" Custodians make less than $12.00 an hour. These are the people making sure that our schools are clean, specially during flu season. While their education level might be lower than those teaching in the classrooms, these are hard-working individuals that deserve respect. This is regardless of whether or not they work under a union or a private corporation. You are attacking the workers and insult the intelligence of Frontiersman readers.... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
42 killed in state by flu since April Nov 19, 2009
(AP) -- Michigan health officials say influenza has killed 42 people in the state since April 1 and 31 since Sept. 1, when swine flu began gaining steam. The Michigan Community Health Department says no schools were closed Monday for the flu ... It says 38,158 flu cases were reported in the state Nov. 1-8. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
