Latest H1N1 flu report has better news
Influenza activity appears to be down in Minnesota
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.
Poll: One-third can find, get H1N1 novel flu vaccine 
ATLANTA (AP) — A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it. The numbers are about the same for parents who tried to get the vaccine for their children.
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Area counties still waiting for vaccine
WORTHINGTON — Absentee rates are nearly back to normal in schools throughout the region after the second wave of the H1N1 novel influenza spread across the region in recent weeks.
H1N1 novel flu confirmed in Iowa cat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The swine flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
RELATED CONTENTEpidemiologist answers some common questions about the H1N1 virus
Is it hype, hysteria or common-sense awareness and preparedness, this flu thing?
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PARK RAPIDS - As the H1N1 virus continues to spread nationwide, schools continue to experience absences eclipsing the 100 mark and Halloween events are canceled, community health director Chris Broeker worries that the fatalities reported have overshadowed the fact that many people are successfully recovering from the virus.
RELATED CONTENTFDA targeting products that claim to fight swine flu
WASHINGTON – A shampoo that prevents airborne virus particles that settle on the scalp from causing swine flu. Special disposable gloves that offer protection from ATMs, door handles or steering wheels that might be “contaminated” with H1N1. A “natural immunization” that purports to be a safer alternative to a flu shot.
RELATED CONTENTCDC: Swine flu kids' deaths jump to 114
ATLANTA (AP) — Swine flu has caused at least 19 more children's deaths — the largest one-week increase since the pandemic started in April, health officials said Friday.
RELATED CONTENTSome who get vaccine not in high-risk groups
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was bound to happen: Some people who aren't at high risk for swine flu complications got the much-in-demand vaccine.
RELATED CONTENTEditorial: Keeping H1N1 under control
By now, most of us have heard enough about H1N1 novel influenza. But with Halloween just a day away — and both H1N1 and the seasonal flu prevalent across the region — the American Red Cross is taking a wise step and letting people know how they can keep themselves well after trick-or-treating.
RELATED CONTENTCDC: Up to 6 million H1N1 novel influenza cases in few months
ATLANTA (AP) — As many as 5.7 million Americans were infected with swine flu during the first few months of the pandemic, according to estimates from federal health officials.
RELATED CONTENTNorthland flu cases rise
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - More than 100 students were out sick Monday at Minnehaha Elementary in Two Harbors with influenza-like symptoms, about 28 percent of student population.
RELATED CONTENTNovartis says on track to deliver US vaccine order
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG said Thursday it is on track to meet its U.S. government order for swine flu vaccine, seeking to calm fears in recent weeks that shipments and vaccination programs may be delayed.
RELATED CONTENTHealth officials confirm: H1N1 claims two more lives
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials confirmed two more deaths from H1N1 flu Wednesday as more schools report flu outbreaks and the number of people hospitalized continues to rise.
RELATED CONTENTH1N1 flu vaccine going to youngest kids
DETROIT LAKES - A special public health strike force went into schools in Detroit Lakes, Frazee and Audubon today to administer H1N1 flu vaccine to kindergarteners and first-graders.
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