Swine Flu is a respiratory disease, caused by a tiny spheroid virus that belongs to the Influenza A virus group (known as H1N1) that is capable of infecting humans, birds and pigs. It is contagious and can be passed from one species (eg, birds) through an intermediate animal host (eg, pigs) to a third species (eg, humans). Although, H1N1 is the same virus that causes seasonal...
CDC urges nearly everyone be vaccinated for flu, swine flu
Newsday
Newsday
August 30, 2010 "Influenza is serious, and anyone, including healthy people, can get the flu and spread the flu," said Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Flu vaccines are the...
Flu shots now available in Columbus
The Examiner
The Examiner
Columbus families can now get their 2010 flu shots from area providers. Local clinics such as those at select Walgreens, CVS and Kroger pharmacies have received...
Walgreen stores now selling seasonal flu shots
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
DEERFIELD, Ill.-Walgreen Co. said Tuesday it is now selling flu shots at almost all of its stores, with vaccinations available at almost any time its pharmacies and walk-in retail clinics are open. In past years Walgreen...
Walgreen says flu shots available during almost all pharmacy and clinic hours for $29.99 each
Hartford Courant
Hartford Courant
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — said Tuesday it is now selling flu shots at almost all of its stores, with vaccinations available at almost any time its pharmacies and walk-in retail clinics are open. In past years Walgreen...
Flu Shots Already Available in the Metro Jackson Area
The Examiner
The Examiner
Flu shot season is here already. Shots are already available at Jackson Metro area pharmacies. What a break from last year's shortage and the line ups that resulted. This year health authorities are urging...
Flu shot season starts earlier this year
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
NEW YORK - Many drugstores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years, in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six...
2010-2011 Flu Season
The Examiner
The Examiner
As the summer begins to slow, thoughts turn toward the fall and a cooler season will be welcomed. But, as a heath care professional, I always wonder, what the new flu season will be like this year? The CDC has predicted...



