Subscribe to this tag CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
Health - November 3, 2009
Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births
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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Health - November 2, 2009
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say
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1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Health - October 28, 2009
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say
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Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Health - October 26, 2009
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far
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Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Health - October 24, 2009
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads
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Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
Health - October 23, 2009
Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says
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Production Problems Plague Delivery of Swine Flu Vaccine
Health - October 22, 2009
Despite significant shortfall, CDC says all Americans who want shot will be able to get one, eventually
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Swine Flu Still Strikes Younger People Hardest
Health - October 20, 2009
90 percent of deaths since Sept. 1 were among those under 65, CDC says
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Minnesota Pig Infected With H1N1 Flu
Health - October 19, 2009
Federal officials say there's no danger in eating pork products
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11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 17, 2009
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end
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11 More Children Die From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 16, 2009
And vaccine production delays mean fewer shots will be available by month's end
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Many Hospitalized With Swine Flu Had Been Healthy
Health - October 13, 2009
But the majority of cases still involve people with chronic problems, CDC says
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76 Children Dead From Swine Flu: CDC
Health - October 9, 2009
Finding highlights the need for kids to be vaccinated against the disease, experts say
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Shingles Raises Stroke Risk: Study
Health - October 8, 2009
Patients with the virus should be monitored for high blood pressure, expert says
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Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Lessen Swine Flu Impact
Health - October 6, 2009
But it won't fully protect people from the H1N1 virus, experts say
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Early H1N1 Vaccination Saves Lives, Cuts Costs: Study
Health - October 5, 2009
Projects that inoculating 40% of population in October, November would blunt pandemic
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Schools Provide Less Junk Food Today: CDC
Health - October 5, 2009
Teens less likely to get soda, unhealthy snacks, but some states still lag behind, report finds
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CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
Health - September 30, 2009
Nearly a third of U.S. victims were also infected with pneumococcus or other bacteria, agency reports
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Eating in America Still Unhealthy: CDC
Health - September 29, 2009
State-by-state report finds too few people meet fruit and veggie guidelines
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1st Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine Set for Early October
Health - September 18, 2009
Initial vaccine will be a nasal spray, followed shortly by injectable one: CDC
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People With Swine Flu May Be Contagious Longer Than Thought
Health - September 15, 2009
New studies suggest transmission of virus may last up to a week
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Small Businesses Urged to Prepare for Swine Flu
Health - September 14, 2009
Advance planning may help to minimize disruptions, officials say
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Swine Flu Trials Continue to Point to 1-Dose Vaccine
Health - September 11, 2009
U.S. reports unusually high flu activity, most of it swine variety
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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Offers Protection: Studies
Health - September 10, 2009
Findings could expand vaccine supply and speed immunity, experts say
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Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
Health - September 10, 2009
Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm
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