SWINE FLU
Latest H1N1 flu report has better news
Influenza activity appears to be down in MinnesotaST. PAUL — Minnesota’s H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.
By Don Davis , November 19, 2009
As others see it: State plan on H1N1 vaccine is best way
Minnesota health authorities are striving to target the most vulnerable individuals within the state’s population first... That is the right step by health officials...By West Central Tribune , November 16, 2009
Seven more die from flu
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials report seven more Minnesotans died of the flu at a time when fewer cases were reported across the state. “For the second week in a row, we do have some promising indicators that we may be having a downward trend in activity,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield said.By Don Davis , November 13, 2009
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.
By MIKE STOBBE,AP Medical Writer , November 06, 2009
As others see it: U.S hogs will resume China trade
The Obama administration scored its first major foreign policy victory last week when U.S. trade officials announced from Hangzhou, China, that China intends to re-open its markets to U.S. pork and live swine.
By Bemidji Pioneer , November 05, 2009
Area H1N1 flu numbers declining
Area counties still waiting for vaccineWORTHINGTON — 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.
By Julie Buntjer , November 05, 2009
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.
By Associated Press , November 04, 2009
Epidemiologist answers some common questions about the H1N1 virus
Is it hype, hysteria or common-sense awareness and preparedness, this flu thing?
By Chuck Haga, Grand Forks Herald , November 02, 2009
Flu prompts concerns other than health-based
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.
By Sarah Smith, Park Rapids Enterprise , November 02, 2009
FDA 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.
By Sandra G. Boodman, Special to The Washington Post , November 02, 2009
CDC: 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.
By MIKE STOBBE,AP Medical Writer , October 30, 2009
Editorial: 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.By Daily Globe , October 30, 2009
CDC: 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.
By MIKE STOBBE,AP Medical Writer , October 29, 2009
Northland 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.
By Matt Suoja, Lake County News Chronicle , October 29, 2009
Novartis 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.
By Associated Press , October 29, 2009
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Did I Just Kill 17 Million People? Oopsie!
I committed mass murder by accident this morning. Someone linked me this educational game that's supposed to teach you how difficult it is to manage a pandemic flu situation. Essentially, you get to make policy decisions and then watch an illness spread, or not spread, across the globe. You can try
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Oct 22, 2009 at 9:47 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!Shoot Me Up
As a result of a vague feeling of guilt, I got my seasonal flu shot today. The guilt arose from me working on a story about the flu vaccine this afternoon. If I'm going to write an article basically reminding people to get their flu shots, wash their hands and go home when they're sick, it would se
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Sep 28, 2009 at 2:33 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!State probes Mexican flu link
Some Minnesotans expressed concern whether migrant workers' families would spread the H1N1 swine flu, even before nine probable state cases were reported. One H1N1 case has been confirmed. State officials announced eight probable cases Friday, and authorities said they are checking
Posted by: Scott Wente on May 1, 2009 at 4:51 PM | Capitol ChatterUpdate: Second swine flu case possible
A second probable Minnesota H1N1 swine flu case is being investigated. "That person is recovering nicely at home – was not hospitalized," Minnesota Health Commissioner Sanne Magnan said this morning on Gov. Tim Pawlenty's weekly radio show. The state Health Department announced it
Posted by: Don Davis on May 1, 2009 at 9:06 AM | Capitol ChatterSwine flu tests to increase
Rocori Supt. Scott Staska and Gov. Tim Pawlenty
Health officials are testing dozens of lab samples from people throughout the state for swine flu while Minnesota responds to its first confirmed case of the spre
Health officials plan for swine flu
State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield
Minnesota is prepared to respond to a swine flu outbreak, state health leaders say, but the first probable case was a “wake-up call.”
Lawmakers: Pork safe
Pork is safe to eat, Rep. Rod Hamilton told the Minnesota House today. Hamilton, a Mountain Lake Republican and pork producer, said people should know that there are no food-safety concerns with pork amid the outbreak of an influenza strain called "swine flu." Pork producers are concerne
Posted by: Scott Wente and Don Davis on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM | Capitol Chatter
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