A recent federal study found that pregnancy puts women at greater risk for a severe case of H1N1 flu. The study recommends that pregnant women take antiviral drugs as a precaution to protect themselves and their fetuses. Though doctors are usually hesitant to prescribe drugs to pregnant women, this study finds that, in the case [...]
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Volunteers needed for Bernards Township H1N1 flu vaccination clinics (The Somerset Reporter)
BASKING RIDGE — The Bernards Township Health Department is seeking medical and non-medical volunteers for upcoming H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Clinics. Possible tasks that volunteers may perform are directing and registering participants, manning a help desk and giving injections.
Flu in the Workplace – What You Need to Know (Cnylink)
Thursday, October 29 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Syracuse Chamber headquarters 2009 H1N1 Influenza is all over the news and in our communities. Is this something to worry about? How
Spanish translation of “Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Live, Intranasal 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine” (PDF)
Explains to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of the vaccine.
First confirmed case of swine flu virus in Palau (Saipan Tribune)
The World Health Organization confirmed last weekend the first case of influenza A(H1N1) flu in Palau. This follows the first confirmed case of the virus in Guam a day earlier.