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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
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. > click here for the full story > click here to listen
