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Doctors Predict Third Wave of H1N1

February 1, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson

The flu season has not been as severe as public health officials feared. However â€” the natural progression of the flu indicates a new wave of outbreaks could take place over the next few weeks. As Laurie Johnson reports â€” there is still a strong chance that H1N1 will spread again.
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One Girl's Story Changes the Law

January 18, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson

Parents are used to vaccinating children for childhood diseases â€” but what about when it's time to go to college? Texas law now requires a vaccination for college students living in on-campus housing. Laurie Johnson reports.
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Flu Season Peaks Soon

January 7, 2010
by: Laurie Johnson

The biggest push to get flu vaccines usually comes in the fall â€” but the biggest surge of flu outbreaks comes over the next few weeks. As Laurie Johnson reports â€” flu season is just now reaching its peak.
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New Website To Help Houstonians Make Sense Of The Flu

December 11, 2009
by: David Pitman

The Houston Department of Health and Human Services this week launched a new website to keep people up to date on the latest information on the flu â€” both the seasonal and H1N1 varieties. As David Pitman reports, the site is tailored to meet the specific needs of the local community.
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City Offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations at Area Schools

November 19, 2009
by: Rod Rice

The City of Houston Health Department is teaming up with Houston ISD and Alief ISD to offer free Swine Flu vaccinations this Saturday. Rod Rice reports the city is providing the vaccine and the necessary training.
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Free Swine Flu Vaccines

November 6, 2009
by: Laurie Johnson

Four thousand Swine Flu vaccinations will be given away for free tomorrow. Laurie Johnson has more on the Houston area clinics.
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Flu Shot Supply being Replenished

November 4, 2009
by: Pat Hernandez

Almost a week after Harris County reported it had run out of the swine flu vaccine, city of Houston clinics are running low on the injectable shots. While the supply is dwindling, another shipment is expected to arrive before the end of the week. Pat Hernandez has more.
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U.S. Recalls 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500
After massive efforts to convince the public that it should get vaccinated against the swine flu virus, the government Tuesday recalled 800,000 doses of vaccine targeted to children. The recall, which was based on potency concerns, may lead to fresh worries that the government rushed to get the product on the market too quickly.
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Flu Pandemic Much Milder Than Expected
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:58:00 -0500
Last spring, experts thought it was possible swine flu would kill 1 out of every 100 people who got the virus. But the death rate so far is around 1 out of every 2,000. The CDC says the number of children who've died is troublesome, however, and worries if people think the threat is over, they'll be less likely to get vaccinated.
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Impact Of Swine Flu Examined
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500
Where we are in the course of the swine flu epidemic? Has the H1N1 virus behaved as expected? What about the production and distribution of vaccine? Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center For Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, discusses the severity and impact of swine flu so far.
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Nationwide Reports Of Flu-Like Illness
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0500
Health officials have been using this reporting system for 25 years to get a relative idea of where and how influenza is affecting people across the nation. They gather data from over 2,000 health care providers who are reliable and representative of their region's population. While most flu cases are not being tested to confirm if they are 2009 H1N1 flu, the overwhelming majority of flu cases are from the swine flu, according to the CDC.
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As Yule Approaches, Santas Seek H1N1 Help
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500
Holiday season is colliding with swine flu season, and that has Santas concerned. The cheerful Christmas ambassadors come in contact with millions of children each year, and many are being advised to take special precautions. One Santa organization has petitioned a member of Congress to help elevate them to a priority status for the H1N1 vaccine. Ernest Berger, president of the nonprofit volunteer group Santa America, says Santas should be considered seriously for the vaccine because of their close contact with large groups of children.
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FDA Reassures Doctors Skeptical Of H1N1 Vaccine
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:56:00 -0500
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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Swine Flu Vaccine Access May Depend On Location
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500
It appears some states are doing better than others with the availability and distribution of the swine flu vaccine. In California, for example, health officials are reporting that some high-risk people will not have access to the vaccine until 2010.
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