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NPR Swine Flu Coverage
As Yule Approaches, Santas Seek H1N1 Help
November 19, 2009
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.
FDA Reassures Doctors Skeptical Of H1N1 Vaccine
November 18, 2009
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.
Swine Flu Vaccine Access May Depend On Location
November 17, 2009
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.
Flu Funds Boost Local Health Budgets
November 13, 2009
The federal government has allocated more than $1 billion to help cash-strapped local health departments hire staff to distribute the H1N1 vaccine. The money has allowed some departments to rehire staff they had recently let go.
How Effective Is The New Flu Vaccine?
November 9, 2009
Some people say they won't get a flu vaccine — against seasonal flu or H1N1 — because they believe it doesn't work. It's true that the seasonal flu vaccine doesn't stop all cases of the flu in people who get it. But just how effective is the new H1N1 vaccine?
Flu Threat Looms As Mecca Readies For Pilgrims
November 6, 2009
The H1N1 virus is a major concern for Saudi Arabian authorities, who are gearing up to host millions of Muslims on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Health officials are making recommendations and monitoring pilgrims, but otherwise can do little to mitigate the virus' spread.
Boost Your Flu IQ: Your Questions Answered
November 2, 2009
With the swine flu virus more widespread than ever and concerns about availability of the vaccine circulating, we solicited your questions about the pandemic. NPR's health editors teamed up with experts to tackle your questions.
Swine Flu Spread Highlights Paid-Sick-Leave Debate
October 26, 2009
Many people continue to go to work when they're sick because they don't get paid if they stay home. A bill that would require employers to offer sick leave has been on hold, stalled by the health care overhaul legislation. But the swine flu epidemic has made the issue more pressing.
Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage: Why?
October 26, 2009
Millions of Americans already have gotten swine flu, and lines are long at flu shot clinics. President Obama has declared the pandemic a national emergency, but supplies of vaccine against the new H1N1 flu are far below projections. Manufacturers only recently discovered why they can't deliver as much vaccine as expected.
Flu Attack! How A Virus Invades Your Body
October 23, 2009
When you get the flu, viruses turn your cells into tiny virus factories that help spread the disease. This animation takes you to the front lines of a viral assault that could be going on inside your body right now.
VPR COVERAGE
Three Kids Got Vaccines Against Parents' Wishes
November 19, 2009
Vermont Health Department officials say three students got doses of swine flu vaccine at school-based clinics against the wishes of their parents.
EMTs Authorized To Give Flu Vaccine
November 18, 2009
The Vermont Health Department says more than 700 licensed emergency medical technicians across the state are eligible to administer the H1N1 flu vaccine.
Supplies Of Serum Run Out At Vt. Swine Flu Clinic
November 16, 2009
Supplies of swine flu vaccine ran out during a clinic in Barre this weekend.
Health Officials: Swine Flu Continues To Spread
November 13, 2009
Vermont health officials say swine flu continues to spread throughout the state, though they don't have firm numbers.
Schumer: Crack Down On Phony Flu Products
November 9, 2009
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling for a crackdown on what he says are phony pills, gloves, inhalers, masks, shampoos and even air fresheners sold on the Internet as remedies for swine flu.
Many Unvaccinated After Vt's First Open Flu Clinic
November 5, 2009
About 100 people were left unvaccinated after they lined up for Vermont's first public swine flu vaccination clinic.
2 Upstate NY Deaths Linked To H1N1 Flu
November 3, 2009
Health officials in Albany and Warren counties have reported H1N1 flu deaths.
VT Catholic Churches Work To Stem Spread Of Flu
November 2, 2009
Vermont's Roman Catholic church is trying to find ways to let parishioners attend mass without spreading the H1N1 flu.
NY Declares Emergency Over H1N1 Flu
October 30, 2009
New York Gov. David Paterson has declared a state of emergency because of the rise in H1N1 flu cases.
VT Health Department reports H1N1 flu death, lost vaccine
October 29, 2009
Vermont has its first H1N1 flu death.

Vermont Reports Its First Swine Flu Death
October 28, 2009
Vermont health officials haven't released any details about the person who died, other than to say it was an adult with a serious underlying condition.

Burr & Burton Closes Because Of Flu
October 22, 2009
Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester is closed today because so many students and faculty are out sick.
Battling H1N1, Some Hospitals Cut Visits
October 20, 2009
Some Vermont hospitals are restricting visitors in a bid to keep already compromised patients from contracting H1N1 flu.
Swine flu vaccine delayed to some NH providers
October 9, 2009
New Hampshire health care providers have begun administering the swine flu vaccine, though some are still waiting for shipments they expected earlier this week.

Flu vaccine rolls out despite delays
October 7, 2009
Health officials say they expect plenty of flu vaccine will be available for the upcoming season, but they concede that some deliveries have been delayed.
Vt Health officials say flu expanding
October 7, 2009
Vermont Health Department officials say the number of flu cases in the state is increasing.
'Small portion' of H1N1 vaccine arrives in NH
October 6, 2009
The first vaccinations against swine flu have arrived in New Hampshire.
Some Vt. flu clinics canceled
October 5, 2009
Some Vermont flu shot clinics are being postponed or canceled because of a delay in shipments of the seasonal flu vaccines.
Swine flu vaccine due in NY next week
September 30, 2009
New York State will get its first doses of swine flu vaccine next week, with many reserved for health care workers, some of whom oppose the mandatory inoculations.
Barre added to flu forum location list
September 29, 2009
Vermont state officials are gearing up for a forum on flu preparations Tuesday in Rutland, and have added Barre to the list of locations where similar events will be held.
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