St. Lucie health dept offers 3,500 flu shots Saturday Nov 21, 2009
FORT PIERCE At least 3,500 free doses of H1N1 flu shots will be available in St. Lucie County Saturday as the health department runs its third Vaccination Station from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the county s Logistical Center located at 3855 S. U.S. 1. Children under 10 years need a second vaccination to ensure maximum protection from the swine flu virus 21 to 28 days after the first, according to the St. Lucie County Health Department. (The Palm Beach Post)
H1N1 Vaccine Program Plagued With Problems Nov 21, 2009
When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right ... Also, many states were slow to establish Web sites that give vaccination locations. (Fox News)
H1N1 Vaccine Not a Killer: WHO Nov 21, 2009
Fewer than a dozen suspected cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome had been reported following pandemic vaccination, she said ... A survey of doctors showed on Wednesday that more than half of Britons being offered vaccination against H1N1 were turning it down because they feared side-effects or believed the virus was too mild to bother about ... "It is worrying indeed that certain groups don't seem to be coming readily to be vaccinated. But we hope that the data ... on the safety of these vaccines... (Newsmax)
Latest health news » Nov 21, 2009
When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right. The program has been plagued with problems and information gaps: Health officials have been terrible at predicting when and how much vaccine would be available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Two H1N1 clinics in Madison County Nov 21, 2009
Eventually, Eastern Idaho Public Health District expects to receive enough vaccine to be able to offer vaccinations to anyone interested in receiving the H1N1 flu vaccination. Fore more information about the H1N1 virus or the vaccination clinics, visit or call 533-3152. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
H1N1 mutation found in some flu fatalities Nov 21, 2009
Public health authorities have said this could be due to the country being hit early in the pandemic's northern hemisphere winter wave, before a mass vaccination program got underway. "Nevertheless, it is important to study if there's still something about the Norwegian fatalities that separate us from other countries, and that make us learn something that strengthens our treatment of the seriously ill," director Bjorn-Inge Larsen at the Norwegian Directorate of Health said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Anxiety fuels mom competition to score swine flu shots for their kids Nov 21, 2009
Could somebody please produce a vaccination for that. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
2 in Mass. die from swine flu Nov 21, 2009
The state will continue to target pregnant women and children for vaccination, with the next target group being young adults with chronic health conditions. Smith also recommended that people get the H1N1 vaccinations as they become available even if it is late in the typical flu season. (Boston Globe)
Holliston gets go-ahead for Saturday H1N1 clinic, but then must abide by rules Nov 21, 2009
Following a state inquiry, the health board's vice chairwoman told colleagues Thursday night that the town can widen the priority list for swine flu vaccinations Saturday but must then return to existing rules ... The 275 doses for Saturday are injectable, meaning anyone over the age of 6 months could receive a vaccination if staffing permitted and demand warranted. (Holliston Tab, MA)
DOH: Free school clinics to start next week Nov 21, 2009
Signed parental permission forms were due at the schools by the end of October, and those who did not return the forms will not be able to get the H1N1 vaccinations, state DOH officials said ... Vaccination is the best protection you can offer your children to prevent complications from flu ... In addition to the scheduled school clinics, 2009 H1N1 vaccinations have begun on a relatively small scale for other priority populations. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Doc offers $15 house calls, shots for ages 4 and up Nov 21, 2009
Their Island Doctors on Call iDoc is one of just two Kaua i operations where the H1N1 vaccination is available outside of private doctors offices the other being the Waipouli Kaua i Village Safeway pharmacy, according to the state Department of Health Web site ... He is offering only the preservative-free, injectable vaccine, for those ages 4 and up, and said he expects the brisk initial demand to taper a bit once vaccination clinics start next week in some of the island s schools. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Scarcity of vaccine incites local anger As soon as Spring Valley construction worker Bill McCoy heard the county had received the swine flu vaccine last month, he launched a phone ... Nov 21, 2009
Still, Sally Kloman, a diabetic from Lakeside who spent almost three hours in line at a county clinic to get a vaccination, said the distribution has been a total failure ... We have a pandemic plan, and part of that plan is the vaccination of select people with the H1N1 virus. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Health Dept. to provide H1N1 vaccines to NKY schools Nov 21, 2009
Staff from the Northern Kentucky Health Department will be administering the swine flu vaccination to students and staff in local schools starting on Monday, Nov. 30 at Holmes High School. "The swine flu vaccination effort is bigger than any we've seen before," said Steven R. Katkowsky, M.D., District Director of Health ... All school districts in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties were invited to participate in the vaccination effort. (FOX19.com, OH)
Common Diseases Biggest Child-Killers Nov 21, 2009
"The only effective way to prevent these deaths is through vaccination.". Diarrheal diseases received more attention in the 1980s and 1990s, he said, but interest has waned or been diverted elsewhere, allowing them to creep back. (KIRO TV, WA)
Limited Supplies of H1N1 Vaccine Causing Stalls in Public Clinics Nov 21, 2009
The vaccination program which provides vaccine and ancillary supplies free of charge originated at the federal level ... "If we continue to receive thousands of doses, it is going to require a lot of providers to get the job done. "If the vaccine is readily available at many sites throughout the county, then people will spend less time having to stand in long lines at community clinics to obtain the vaccine," she said. Providers are allowed to charge an administrative fee for providing the... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Flu vaccines available for pregnant women in Easton Nov 21, 2009
The Easton Public Health Nurse has 200 H1N1 injection (thimerosal free) vaccinations for pregnant women only. Vaccinations are available only while supplies last ... Call the Board of Health for information about scheduling a vaccination. (Easton Journal, MA)
Hawaii gives 7,174 state workers priority for swine flu vaccine Nov 21, 2009
Kane'ohe resident Davin Inamine is a state worker, but he's not sure he's among the 7,174 who will qualify for an early H1N1 flu vaccination ... "The kids should get it first. If there's a chance my son or my daughter could get the vaccination now, I'm there." ... "I'd like to get my vaccination soon," said Hochberg, who works at a public school. (Honolulu Advertiser)
H1N1 death 1st in region Nov 21, 2009
These steps include washing your hands frequently with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; covering your cough with a tissue or cough into your inner elbow and not into your hands; staying home from work if you are sick and keep your children home from school until 24 hours after their fever has gone away without medicines; and getting an H1N1 flu vaccination if you are in a vaccine priority group. H1N1 flu vaccination appointments are now available for free at health... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
More of this story Nov 21, 2009
The next H1N1 flu vaccination clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday ... State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley said vaccination continues to be the best way to protect oneself from the H1N1 flu and slow the spread of this pandemic. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
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 ... While Public Health comes to the schools to vaccinate students, Amend hopes to see more at-risk people visiting the clinic to get the H1N1 flu vaccination ... So far, nurses have given more than 1,300 H1N1 flu vaccinations to those at-risk. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
State content with vaccination pace Nov 21, 2009
Today at four clinics, the Allegheny County Health Department will offer H1N1 vaccinations to those in the high-risk categories ... Each patient must complete a vaccination consent form, which is available online at the. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fewer schools shutting down because of swine flu Nov 20, 2009
CDC expects to release data on H1N1 vaccination rates today. Skinner warns that flu activity "is very unpredictable," and that while CDC has recorded overall drops in infection rates in a few geographical areas, the USA as a whole is still seeing "unprecedented" numbers of flu cases for this time of year. (USA Today -- News)
WHO reemphasizes safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine Nov 20, 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 ... "Vaccination campaigns continue worldwide. No new safety issue has been identified from reports we received to date ... reporting so far reconfirmed that the pandemic flu vaccine is as safe as seasonal flu vaccine," she said. (Xinhuanet, China)
H1N1 Flu Clinics Run Smoothly at District Schools Nov 20, 2009
Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer said the clinics have gone much better than anticipated. "We thank Patients First for administering the shots and running the clinics. We've had no problems," VanLeer told The Missourian Tuesday morning. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Almost 800 people receive H1N1 vaccine Nov 20, 2009
Madison and area residents provided a steady flow of demand for H1N1 vaccinations on Wednesday at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse ... In this case, health officials were providing H1N1 vaccinations to individuals who qualified in the highest at-risk categories -- pregnant women, people who have or care for infants younger than 6 months old, and individuals between 6 months and 24 years old ... Children younger than 10 years old who received vaccinations are to receive an H1N1 booster in 28-30 days.... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
WHO plays down 'swine flu vaccination deaths' Nov 20, 2009
WHO plays down 'swine flu vaccination deaths ... The World Health Organisation said checks on many of the 30 deaths recorded following mass pandemic flu vaccinations had so far ruled out a direct link to the vaccines ... GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation said on Thursday that checks on many of the 30 deaths recorded following mass pandemic flu vaccinations had so far ruled out a direct link to the vaccines. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Around Town: Lessons learned at the weekend flu clinic Nov 20, 2009
Each time I led a family back to the nurse's area, (the final step in their vaccination journey) I felt a lift. While the kids were often anxious about the vaccination itself, the parents all shared the same expression of relief: their kids would finally be protected. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Protecting the public Nov 20, 2009
UMDHU public information officer Daphne Clark said H1N1 vaccination clinics the past two weeks attracted fewer people than expected or hoped. This past Friday's clinic saw a steady stream of people, but only about 300 doses of vaccine were used. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Second Tri-Town H1N1 clinic held; High-Risk target group clinics continue Nov 20, 2009
Receiving the H1N1 vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from the H1N1 virus ... The MDPH continues to request that residents call their primary care providers, obstetricians, specialty physicians and pediatricians to see if they can receive their H1N1 vaccination in their offices ... Residents are encouraged to learn more about the seasonal and H1N1 flu and vaccination at: www. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Group: Pap tests should start at age 21 Nov 20, 2009
"It is number one on our list to make sure that patients know that vaccination doesn't replace screening," says Einstein. "We're not ready to be making separate guidelines for vaccinated and non-vaccinated patients, and we won't be ready to do so for some time.". (CNN)
Fifth H1N1- related death reported in Northern KY Nov 20, 2009
The Northern Kentucky health Department will be hosting two vaccination clinics. The first will be held on Saturday, November 21 at the Summit View Middle School in Independence. (FOX19.com, OH)
H1N1 Call Center Busy With Phone Calls Nov 20, 2009
An announcement was issued Wednesday to the public about the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine becoming available at a mass vaccination clinic on Nov. 24, but only by appointment. The department would like to encourage residents to call back if they get a busy signal. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Weekly Update of H1N1 Influenza Nov 20, 2009
The clinics will begin each evening from 5:00 pm to 7:30 p.m. The registration table will open at 3:00 pm, but the vaccinations will not begin until 5:00 p.m. ... Pregnant women must contact their obstetrician for vaccination. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Swine flu tests U.S. health defenses Nov 20, 2009
ATLANTA -- When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right ... Also, many states were slow to establish Web sites that give vaccination locations. (Albany Times Union)
School H1N1 clinics set to begin Nov 20, 2009
MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Department of Public Health will begin offering nasal mist flu vaccine to kindergarten through third grade students in Alabama schools at voluntary H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics ... Vaccination is the best way to protect your children from this potentially serious disease, said State Health Officer Dr. Donald Williamson ... Research indicates that it is far safer to receive the vaccination than to become ill with the disease. (WSJA.com, AL)
Swine Flu Vaccine Update Given By Connecticut Health Officials Nov 20, 2009
Plans for distributing the vaccine were based on assumptions that the state would have nearly half a million doses when vaccinations began, Cartter said. In reality, the state has just barely passed that mark, eight weeks into the vaccination season, with 549,700 doses expected by the end of the week. (FOX61, CT)
Convention On The Rights of The Child Celebrates 20 Years Nov 20, 2009
The princess is in Vietnam to support a vaccination. . (AlertNet)
Long lines, heavy traffic mark flu clinic at Burlington High School Nov 20, 2009
It is Burlington s fourth year in a row offering an emergency flu clinic, but its first year offering two types of influenza vaccinations -- for the seasonal and H1N1 flu, said Board of Health Environmental Engineer Heidi Porter. The supply included a combination of injection and nasal spray vaccinations, 1,150 for seasonal influenza and 600 for H1N1 which is in limited supply and was reserved for children age 6 months to 24 years old and pregnant women ... Mary Sullivan, a Burlington resident... (Burlington Union, MA)
AIDS, Malaria Eclipse the Biggest Child-Killers Nov 20, 2009
"The only effective way to prevent these deaths is through vaccination.". Diarrheal diseases received more attention in the 1980s and 1990s, he said, but interest has waned or been diverted elsewhere, allowing them to creep back. (Newsmax)
H1N1 clinic Monday protects local children Nov 20, 2009
Ten-year-old Maddy Bilharz holds her father Erics hand as she receives the H1N1 vaccination shot ... Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:42 AM CST On Monday, approximately 525 area children were given the H1N1 vaccination at a school-based clinic in the Charles City Middle School cafeteria. (Charles City Press, IO)
4,000 more doses of vaccine arrive Nov 20, 2009
While vaccination clinics will not be held until after the Thanksgiving break, Spear said UHS will e-mail parents to alert them to the available vaccines. She hopes students' families will encourage them to receive the vaccine once they return to campus. (Daily Collegian, PA)
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)
Under-fives to get swine flu jab Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Young children to be offered swine flu vaccination ... Young children to be offered swine flu vaccination ... The move to vaccinate children was widely expected, although some people had suggested there might be a mass schools vaccination campaign. (BBC News -- UK)
Swine flu vaccination in DeKalb Nov 20, 2009
The mass vaccination clinic is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the former Devry University campus, 250 North Arcadia Rd., Decatur. The vaccine will go on a first-come, first-served basis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Free vaccines ready for priority groups Nov 20, 2009
A vaccination consent form can be downloaded from the health department Web site, , so it can be filled out beforehand. Additional clinics will be scheduled as more vaccine becomes available, health officials say. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
State taking heat for 'chaotic' flu shots Nov 20, 2009
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 and emergency medical services personnel, children and young adults ages 6 months to 24 years old, and people 25 to 64 years old who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications ... Last night in Moon,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Open to All Nov 20, 2009
While we continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination for the priority groups, especially children and pregnant women, we are going to begin to vaccinate the general population, said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley. Vaccination continues to be the best way to protect yourself from the H1N1 flu and slow the spread of this pandemic. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Vaccinations for elderly now a priority: victory tempered by climate of confusion, says AQRP Nov 20, 2009
However, excluding any elderly unwell people from the priority vaccination groups despite the WHO's recommendations is, in our opinion, an ageist practice ... If the vaccination sequence was based on objective criteria, how can this type of about-face be justified ... How does increased vaccine availability justify such a significant change in the vaccination sequence. (Canada Newswire)
Dodge County plans more H1N1 clinics Nov 20, 2009
The public health unit is asking people who do not fit into one of these groups to wait until there is more vaccine available to get their H1N1 vaccination. It is anticipated that there will be enough H1N1 vaccine for all who want to receive it in the near future. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Fri., Sat. H1N1 Clinics Canceled Nov 20, 2009
Health officials said updates to the county's H1N1 vaccination clinic schedule will be posted on the county's public health site at. Copyright 2009 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
When East Meets West: Why Consumers Turn to Alternative Medicine Nov 20, 2009
29, 2005) Children treated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have lower vaccination rates than the general population, exposing them to added risk from preventable illnesses such as mumps and. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Avoiding Panic in Pandemics Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) Public health officials walking a tightrope between massive demand for vaccines and intense public scrutiny of side effects now have a new standard for evaluating the safety of their vaccination programs ... Widespread concern about the 'swine flu' is prompting H1N1 vaccination programs in many countries -- seldom seen on such a massive scale ... Meanwhile, media and Internet chatter about side effects may provoke public anxiety and result in a lower vaccination rate. (Science Daily)
HIV Vaccine Failure Probably Caused by Virus Used, Says New Research Nov 20, 2009
The new study suggests that after receiving the trial vaccination, people who had previously built up immunity to the adenovirus had an influx of immune cells called CD4 T-cells homing in on their mucous membranes, as these cells prepared to fight off a new adenovirus infection. Mucous membranes are found in areas including the nose, mouth, vagina and gut. (Science Daily)
Easing Needle Anxiety Nov 20, 2009
Experts believe fear of needles may be preventing people from rolling up their sleeves for the H1N1 vaccination ... Dal staffer Keri Irwin gets her H1N1 vaccination. (Science Daily)
Health Depts. hosting H1N1 clinics Nov 20, 2009
Area health departments will be conducting vaccination clinics this week ... Call the Health Department at 816-539-2144 to be assigned a time window to be at the Health Department for your vaccination. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Colleges combating H1N1 with vaccines, isolation Nov 20, 2009
To combat the flu, college officials are trying to be aggressive urging students to wash their hands, hosting vaccination clinics and isolating sick students. People younger than 25 are particularly susceptible to the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as the swine flu. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
* Chinas A(H1N1) death count suspect: report Nov 20, 2009
8 million people have received free vaccination until Wednesday, the ministry said. Meanwhile, Chinas health minister said on Wednesday his country was vaccinating 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Adults eligible for latest H1N1 clinics in Columbus, Franklin County Nov 20, 2009
Columbus and Franklin County officials announced the following vaccination clinics are set for Thursday through Tuesday. Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Xenos Christian Fellowship, 1340 Community Park Drive, Columbus. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Swine-flu vaccination clinic set for Saturday Nov 20, 2009
Free vaccination against the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, will be in both Volusia and Flagler counties Saturday for the five at-risk groups at these times and locations ... For the first time, people across Volusia County are being invited to a free, mass vaccination clinic on Saturday -- if they belong to one of the five risk groups thought to be particularly at risk for the swine-flu or H1N1 virus ... Before this, Volusia County's mass vaccination events against this new flu strain... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
China to punish H1N1 hiders Nov 20, 2009
A Chinese woman receives a free H1N1 vaccination at a clinic at a clinic in Beijing, China, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 ... (AP Photo/EyePress, File) CHINA OUT In this photo taken Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, a health worker administers free H1N1 vaccination to a Chinese man at a clinic in Beijing, China. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Problems plagueH1N1 shotprogram Nov 20, 2009
Problems plague swine flu vaccination program - Swine flu- msnbc ... Problems plague swine flu vaccination program ... ATLANTA - When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right. (MSNBC -- Health)
WHO: Swine flu shot not causing deaths Nov 20, 2009
Some in the U.S. have expressed concern that possible side effects could include the Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare paralyzing condition, that was reported during the last mass vaccinations against a very different strain of swine flu in 1976 ... WHO says pregnant women and people suffering from chronic diseases are at greatest risk of developing complications from the pandemic strain of flu and has urged countries to make them a priority group for vaccination. (MSNBC -- Health)
HISD To Issue H1N1 Vaccines Nov 20, 2009
Schools To Be Used As Vaccination Sites ... The HISD Board of Education unanimously approved a plan to use six schools to administer free H1N1 vaccinations ... District officials said since supplies are limited, the vaccinations will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Click2Houston, TX)
Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu Nov 19, 2009
A health worker prepares a dose of H1N1 vaccine at the start of free vaccination program intended for all Beijing residents at a clinic in Beijing, China, Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu- most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms- have failed to contain the disease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
More of this story Nov 19, 2009
While we continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination for the priority groups, especially children and pregnant women, we are going to begin to vaccinate the general population, said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley. Vaccination continues to be the best way to protect yourself from the H1N1 flu and slow the spread of this pandemic. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
