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First Confirmed Cases of Influenza Reported in L.A. County
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Three adults and one child are the first confirmed cases of influenza this year in Los Angeles County. Three of the individuals were infected with Influenza A H3N2, and one person was infected with H1N1. The individuals are...Tags: Diabetes, Drugs and Medicines, KTLA, Social Issues, Headaches
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Flu season begins; health officials encourage vaccination
It's that time of year again. Cooler weather means the flu virus isn't far behind.
Signs and clinics are popping up around the area reminding people to get their shots early.
Before the weather turns really cold and people start getting sick, now is...Tags: Flu Vaccine, Immune System, Virginia Tech, Diseases and Illnesses, Hospitals and Clinics
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Meggett, often a confounding personality, must carry the Terps
New Maryland football coach Randy Edsall has three preset buttons on his car radio: sports talk, news talk and country.
But none of those options appealed to Davin Meggett, the fourth-year captain who Edsall says will be his "workhorse" running back this...Tags: New York Giants, College Sports, Diseases and Illnesses, Education, Colleges and Universities
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As the flu season gets under way, health experts urge vaccination, tout new choices
It's the time of year once again for body aches, intense coughing and fever — common symptoms of seasonal flu. But the good news is that more and more people are getting flu shots, guarding them against complications that could land them in the...Tags: Cancer, Cook County Government, Human Body, Health Insurance Cost, University of Chicago
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Coroner: Know the facts about the influenza virus
County coronerSeptember through May is the typical season for becoming infected with the flu or influenza virus. Most of us know a little about it, but we all should be aware of certain facts, such as how we get the flu, how its spread, and how we can prevent it. The...Tags: Diabetes, Allergies, Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Coughing
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The Year of the Quitter: Why Stopping These Twelve Habits Will Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet
Overall, Americans are just plain exhausted—and it isn’t surprising. Society tells us (not very subtly, either) that we need to perform to a certain standard, look a certain way, weigh a certain number, make a certain amount of money, and much...Tags: Family, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated, Amusement and Theme Parks, Behavioral Conditions, Behavioral Conditions
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Pigs and influenza - in the news again
The swine industry has bounced back from the “swine flu” hysteria of 2009. Remember? Spreading across the world was a new strain of influenza, dubbed “swine flu” by the media because its genetic makeup included pieces of influenza viruses only known to...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Health, Pork Chops, Diseases and Illnesses, Epidemics and Plagues
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North Texas Vets Warn Against Dog Flu
The 33 NewsCity Vet's Dr. Jana Bryant is educating dog owners about a new illness targeting their pets -- Canine Influenza, or "dog flu." Bryant said, "We`re not being alarmist about this disease, but we definitely want to be proactive. Because it is a disease...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Common Cold, Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Coughing
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Virginia still ready for health emergencies
How prepared is Virginia for a bioterrorism attack or a new disease outbreak? In last year's annual report, "Ready or Not?" by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the state scored a nine out of 10 on indicators for...Tags: Government, Medical Procedures and Tests, Diseases and Illnesses, Career and Workplace, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Flu vaccinations still recommended
As the influenza season heads in, Carol Baker, who chairs the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases' Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition, answers some common questions about the flu vaccine. Baker is a professor of pediatrics, molecular...Tags: Allergies, Cancer, Measles, Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses
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Reasons stack up to get flu vaccination
Journal ColumnistI tend to be a homebody. Not much truly exciting ever happens to me, and I usually like it that way. This past Saturday’s trip to Lexington was a treat, and I looked forward to a day “on the town.” One stop was at a clinic giving free...Tags: Flu Vaccine, Vaccines, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Hospitals and Clinics
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Three inmates OK following exposure to H1N1 virus at Centinela State Prison, official says
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterSEELEY — Three inmates at Centinela State Prison have been released from quarantine this week following their exposure to the H1N1 virus, a spokesman said Thursday. The Level 4 inmates kept in quarantine for seven days from Feb. 1 through Wednesday...Tags: Prisons, Viral Diseases and Infections, Jesse Jackson
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