November 21, 2009

Norwegian health officials discover mutation in swine flu

They say the mutation could cause the most severe symptoms among those with the virus

November 20, 2009

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in North Carolina

Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu

CDC says swine flu cases seem to be dropping in U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that reports of swine flu illnesses were widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46 the week before

November 19, 2009

Elderberry supplement getting attention in search for Swine Flu relief

Some of the most promising research about elderberry is associated with a maker of elderberry products

Serious symptoms of Swine Flu that concern local doctors the most

Click for a list of symptoms to watch for, that warn about the need to see a doctor

Local doctors share biggest concerns about Swine Flu

I talk with a panel of local doctors about their concerns going forward with the swine flu

Panel of doctors and patients talk about Swine Flu

Karen McNew sits down with 3 doctors and 3 patients to give you a snap-shot of how this virus is affecting people

Swine Flu question answered: When will it end?

Dr. Stephanie Harper, Director of the Roanoke-Alleghany health district says it's unpredictable

1.2 million H1N1 vaccine doses given out in Virginia

Flu-related illness has fallen to 5% of visits to emergency rooms and urgent-care centers

Local Health Department swine flu vaccine clinics in next week

Click for information, times, and locations on when you can call for an appointment

November 18, 2009

Virginia Tech holds H1N1 vaccination clinic

University leaders say if they receive additional H1N1 vaccinations, then they will schedule a second clinic next month.

November 13, 2009

Virginia Emergency Rooms seeing fewer cases of flu-like symptoms

Swine flu appears to have been cut in half in Virginia

Swine flu causes surge of garlic sales in Serbia

Garlic has long been regarded as a good luck charm in Serbia and many consider it an effective treatment for a range of medical ailments from indigestion to respiratory problems

November 11, 2009

Ask Karen: Should I get vaccinated for swine flu if I already had it?

Q: I have a question for you about the H1N1 vaccine. I am just getting over the H1N1 flu.

November 10, 2009

Ah-Choo! Airlines might bump you if you appear sick

Mitra Mostoufi was supposed to return to her home in Hawaii but wound up spending the day in Tampa instead. The problem? The staff at United Airlines suspected Mostoufi had the flu and forced her to get off the plane.

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