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H1N1 Flu Shot Vaccine Arrives in Metro Clinics Atlanta, GA (2009-11-02) Pregnant women in the metro area should finally be able to find places where they can get vaccinated against H1N1 swine flu. Late last week, some county and regional health centers started receiving the injectable form of the vaccine. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Becoming Hard to Find in Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA (2009-10-29) While much focus has been paid to the delay of the H1N1 vaccine, there's now an increasing shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Fulton County Health Officials Reach Out to Clergy to Help Stop H1N1 Atlanta, GA (2009-10-27) The Georgia Department of Community Health says cases of H1-N1 across the state are leveling off. Tuesday at the Harriet Darnell Senior Center, Fulton County health officials reached out to the area's faith-based community to help keep that trend going. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
CDC Crafts Message for Social Media Outlets Atlanta, GA (2009-09-04) The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control wants to reach as many people as possible about protecting against Swine Flu. One campaign involves social networking sites, like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. But as WABE's Jim Burress reports, not all of the intended audience is getting the message.
Atlanta Emergency Rooms See Increase:Threat of H1N1 Atlanta, GA (2009-09-01) As the numbers of H1N1 cases continue to rise area health officials are also seeing a spike in emergency room visits. As WABE's Rose Scott reports that group happens to be kids
Georgia Tech Readies For H1N1 Outbreak Atlanta, GA (2009-08-28) Officials with Georgia Tech say that are carefully monitoring the growing number of students with flu like symptoms even if only a few have been confirmed as H1N1. WABE's Rose Scott reports:
Emory Medical Official on Projected H1N1 Deaths Atlanta, GA (2009-08-28) A new White House report this week predicted as many as 90-thousand deaths this flu season because the H1N1 virus is new; and most people have not built up immunity to it.
Pediatric H1N1 "Swine Flu" Vaccine Trials Begin Here Atlanta, GA (2009-08-18) Last week, researchers at Emory University began clinical trials of the H1N1 "Swine Flu" vaccine. This week, they begin pediatric trials here. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
State School Official Prepare Districts About H1N1 Atlanta, GA (2009-08-04) As Georgia students are preparing to head back to class state education officials are preparing school districts about risks from the H1N1 virus. The virus is expected to be more widespread this fall. WABE Rose Scott reports sharing the information is crucial:
Emory to Participate in H1N1 Vaccine Trials Atlanta, GA (2009-07-24) As the federal government works to stem an H1N1 "Swine Flu" pandemic in time for the fall flu season, it's turning to Emory University for help. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Swine Flu Vaccine to be Available to All, Free of Charge Atlanta, GA (2009-07-10) In preparation for what the federal government is calling a serious threat, a free swine flu vaccination will be available for everyone later this year. As WABE's Jim Burress reports, Georgia will also get 8-million dollars in federal funds to prepare for the virus.
Emory Health Official Discusses Upcoming Influenza Vaccine Atlanta, GA (2009-06-22) The CDC has announced more than 21-thousand Americans have come down with swine flu and the # of deaths has nearly doubled from to 87. Plus, publicized cases among young campers in Georgia. So, there's the possibility the H1N1 will survive the warm months; and remain active into the normal flu season. Are we facing two flu strains? Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory University's Dr. Carlos Del Rio, Chair of the Hubert Department of Global Health. He says H1N1 has shown surprising staying power.
Fulton County confirms 1st cases of swine flu Atlanta, GA (2009-05-15) County confirms 3 cases of H1N1 or swine flu. That brings total number of cases in Georgia to 25.
Atlantans talk about the flu Atlanta, GA (2009-05-08) We asked residents what they are doing and not doing about swine flu.
Two More Cases of Swine Flu Confirmed in Georgia Atlanta, GA (2009-05-05) Two more cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Georgia. That brings the state's total up to four. WABE's Odette Yousef reports.
Swine Flu Confirmed in Henry County Atlanta, GA (2009-05-04) Federal and state health officials are confirming a new Georgia case of swine flu and are awaiting lab results for 3 more. The newest case is a Georgia middle schooler. WABE's Rose Scott reports.
Companies Should Develop Plan for Potential Outbreak Atlanta, GA (2009-05-01) Officials with the World Health Organization have raised the swine flu outbreak to a level 5. And while there's one confirmed case here in Georgia now is the time for businesses and school districts to develop a plan to copeR with the outbreak. WABE'S Rose Scott reports.
Swine Flu Hits Georgia Atlanta, GA (2009-04-30) Today, state health officials announced swine flu has hit Georgia. A 30 year old woman contracted swine flu while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. Currently, she's in stable condition. WABE's Charles Edwards reports:
Emory Professor Discusses Flu Pattern Atlanta, GA (2009-04-30) Now that Georgia has confirmed its first case of swine flu, state officials are carefully watching to see how quickly it spreads and, if other victims emerge, how sick they get. WABE's Denis O'Hayer asked Dr. Keith Klugman, a professor of global health at Emory University, what we know and what don't we know about this virus, and how deadly it could be.
Swine Flu Prompts Reminders On Health Tips Atlanta, GA (2009-04-28) Officials with the Centers for Disease Control say the number of confirmed swine flu cases is now 64 and that number could increase. What exactly can you do to decrease the odds of catching the virus? WABE's Rose Scott reports what federal and local health officials suggest.