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Health Officials Recommend Flu Shots
November 15, 2010
In 2009 and early 2010, more than 18-thousand people died worldwide after contracting swine flu. Like the Spanish influenza outbreak of 1918, the H1N1 virus took an especially hard toll on young people. Because of that, Vermont health officials are recommending that just…
NH Average In Swine Flu Vaccination Rate
April 5, 2010
New Hampshire's public health director says he is pleased with the state's swine flu vaccination rate but there is room for improvement.
VT Health Commissioner Recommends H1N1 Vaccinations
February 24, 2010
VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Vermont Health Commissioner Wendy Davis about the availability of H1N1 vaccinations in Vermont and why it's still important to get one.
Vermont Mask Company Lays Off 35
February 22, 2010
A Vermont company that makes protective masks for health care workers and emergency responders has laid off 35 employees as the spread of swine flu has declined.
NH Exceeds Goal For Swine Flu Vaccinations
February 19, 2010
New Hampshire public health officials says almost half the state's population is now protected from the swine flu, making it much less likely that there will be another widespread outbreak.
NH Offering Swine Flu Shots At Pharmacies
February 2, 2010
New Hampshire's Health Department says the swine flu vaccine is now being offered at pharmacies and at clinics organized by businesses and churches.
12 Flu Shot Clinics This Week
January 20, 2010
Vermonters have a chance to get vaccinated against the swine flu this week, with 12 public clinics being held around the state. A large walk-in clinic will be held Friday afternoon at Burlington City Hall.
Health Department Encourages Flu Shots
January 7, 2010
The Health Department says Vermonters should consider getting a flu shot even though fewer people are getting sick.
Vt. Begins Offering Swine Flu Vaccine To All
December 22, 2009
The Vermont Health Department says it has enough swine flu vaccine for anyone over aged 6 months who would like to be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.
Public Flu Clinics Scheduled
December 21, 2009
Vermonters most at risk for complications from the swine flu are urged to get vaccinated.
NH Opens Swine Flu Vaccine To Public
December 18, 2009
The swine flu vaccine is now available to the general public in New Hampshire.
NH has 7th swine flu-related death
December 3, 2009
A New Hampshire woman has died of complications related to swine flu, bringing the total number of such deaths in the state to seven.
Vt. Health Dept. Says Flu Waning, Still A Threat
December 3, 2009
The Vermont Health commissioner says the swine flu outbreak appears to be waning in the state. But Dr. Wendy Davis says the incidence of H1N1 swine flu is still widespread and there are still many people at high risk of complications who have not been vaccinated.
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.
NPR Swine Flu Coverage
American Indians Hit Hard By Swine Flu
December 25, 2009
The mortality rate from the virus is four times higher among American Indians and Alaska Natives than any other racial or ethnic group. Officials blame the discrepancy on crowded living conditions, a higher incidence of complications from pre-existing conditions and poor access to health care facilities.
U.S. Recalls 800,000 Swine Flu Vaccine
December 15, 2009
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.
Flu Pandemic Much Milder Than Expected
December 8, 2009
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.
Impact Of Swine Flu Examined
November 25, 2009
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.
Nationwide Reports Of Flu-Like Illness
November 20, 2009
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.
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?
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