Flu still widespread; vaccine locally scarce
Flu still widespread; vaccine locally scarce
Flu still widespread; vaccine locally scarce
The latest federal data show that flu-like illnesses remain "high and widespread across the nation," but some indicators are "beginning to show declines."
The latest federal data show that flu-like illnesses remain "high and widespread across the nation," but some indicators are "beginning to show declines."
Flu season 'bad one for the elderly,' CDC says
Flu season 'bad one for the elderly,' CDC says
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Health officials say nine more deaths of children from the flu have been reported, bringing the total this flu season to 29.
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer The number of older people hospitalized with the flu has risen sharply, prompting federal officials to take unusual steps to make more flu medicines available...
Upcoming inauguration bring concerns of rising flu cases in DC
Upcoming inauguration bring concerns of rising flu cases in DC
Just five days until President Barack Obama's second inauguration and public health officials are bracing for the possibility that the number of flu cases could rise in D.C.
Just five days until President Barack Obama's second inauguration and it's not just the police and party planners gearing up for the big occasion. Public health officials are bracing for the possibility that the number of flu cases could rise in D.C.
Large study confirms flu vaccine safe in pregnancy
Large study confirms flu vaccine safe in pregnancy
A large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women: It's safe to get a flu shot.
A large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women: It's safe to get a flu shot.
Risk to all ages: 100 kids die of flu each year
Risk to all ages: 100 kids die of flu each year
Twenty flu-related deaths have been reported in children so far this winter - one of the worst tolls this early in the year since health officials began keeping track.
How bad is this flu season, exactly? Look to the children.
Hospitals crack down on workers refusing flu shots
Hospitals crack down on workers refusing flu shots
Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too? That is the thorny question surfacing as U.S. hospitals increasingly crack down on employees who won't get flu shots, with some...
Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too? That is the thorny question surfacing as U.S. hospitals increasingly crack down on employees who won't get flu shots, with some workers...
Online appointment Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign
Online appointment Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign
Montgomery County health officials will hold two additional flu vaccination clinics for residents who have not yet been vaccinated.
Maryland boy in ICU with the Flu
Maryland boy in ICU with the Flu
Andrew Tucker, a six year old Maryland boy is in the pediatric intensive care unit at Georgetown University Hospital fighting for his life after coming down with the flu.
Andrew Tucker, a six year old Maryland boy is in the pediatric intensive care unit at Georgetown University Hospital fighting for his life after coming down with the flu.
Flu Links
Flu Links
Links to stay current on this season's flu outbreak.
Links to stay current on this season's flu outbreak.
Fighting the Flu
Fighting the Flu
Dr. Kativa Patel from Sibley Memorial Hospital on why this year's flu strain is so serious.
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