SWINE FLU

Latest news on the H1N1 flu pandemic

A roundup of today's health news. Full story »

Only about 7 percent of Ohio children 6 months old to age 10 have been fully protected against H1N1, or swine flu, according to Ohio Department of Health data.  Full story »

A team spokesman said the Cavs took out the fountains in November to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses that cause H1N1 flu and other illnesses. The decision was based on advice from the NBA, he said. The NBA was surprised to hear that. Full story »

Only one in five Ohioans most at risk for H1N1 flu-related health problems were vaccinated in 2009. Full story »

A national ad promoting H1N1 shots at local Walgreens stores that ran in today's Plain Dealer gave a phone number that directed people to pharmacies in Indiana and Michigan. The shots aren't available in Ohio yet, but the company says they're on the way. Full story »

The non-profit Trust for America's Health reports that the nation falls short in prepararedness for public health emergencies. Full story »

Around the Web Sanofi-Aventis recalls some H1N1 vaccine due to potency (The Wall Street Journal) Pfizer’s H1N1 vaccine for swine flu receives conditional approval (Veterinary Practice News) Swine flu vaccine for infants is recalled (The New York Times) Kid's swine flu shots recalled; not strong enough (Associated Press)Updated: 5:00 p.m. The recall Tuesday of 800,000 doses of H1N1 flu... Full story »

The Cleveland health department will conduct the clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Galleria on East Ninth Street.  Full story »

At least 50 million Americans contracted pandemic H1N1 influenza through Nov. 14, according to the newest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday -- meaning approximately 15 percent of the country has been infected, about 1 in 6 people. Full story »

State health officials say the agreement will allow it to send the retailers medications from the state supply should commercial supplies run out. The retailers will ship the drugs to stores with low supplies.  Full story »

After two months of restricting H1N1 vaccine to high-risk groups, health officials open flu clinics to all.  Full story »

Cleveland has added a new classification for flu-related 9-1-1 calls to prevent them from overwhelming the system. Full story »

Children under ten years of age who received a dose of the H1N1 vaccination when the shots first became available in November are now due for a booster, which will be available at several locations in the next week. Full story »

People should disregard e-mails urging them to register personal information on an H1N1 flu vaccine registry with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health officials warned Wednesday. Full story »

Research has shown that blacks are less likely to be vaccinated against flu, including patients with chronic health problems. Recent school-based H1N1 flu clinics run by the county health board underscore differences. Full story »