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H1N1 vaccine now readily available in Va.
Most pharmacies in Virginia now have the vaccine in stock.
Most pharmacies in Virginia now have the vaccine in stock.
H1N1 vaccine available to everyone in Md.
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley says anyone in the general public can now receive an H1N1 vaccine in Maryland.
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley says anyone in the general public can now receive an H1N1 vaccine in Maryland.
Why can't everyone get a free flu shot now?
Free swine flu shots are only being made available to people in priority groups: pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old, health care workers, anyone 6 months to 24 years old, and those age 25 to 64 who have health conditions that put them at higher risk for complications from the flu.
Free swine flu shots are only being made available to people in priority groups: pregnant women, people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old, health care workers, anyone 6 months to 24 years old, and those age 25 to 64 who have health conditions that put them at higher risk for complications from the flu.
D.C. holding multiple H1N1 clinics this week
The first two will take place on Thursday, November 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Ward 2 and the Hillcrest Recreation Center in Ward 7. Two more clinics will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Michigan Park Recreation Center in Ward 5 and the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Ward 8.
The first two will take place on Thursday, November 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Ward 2 and the Hillcrest Recreation Center in Ward 7. Two more clinics will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Michigan Park Recreation Center in Ward 5 and the Bald Eagle Recreation Center in Ward 8.
Is Tamiflu helping flu symptoms?
In our continuing effort to get your flu questions answered, we turn to Dr. Gary Simon, Director the Division of Infectious Diseases at George Washington University Medical Center.
In our continuing effort to get your flu questions answered, we turn to Dr. Gary Simon, Director the Division of Infectious Diseases at George Washington University Medical Center.
If you have H1N1, can you give it to your pet?
Use the same precautions with your pet that you do with other people.
Use the same precautions with your pet that you do with other people.
How long should you keep kids at home when they have the flu?
Wait an extra day after the fever is gone,.
Wait an extra day after the fever is gone,.
FAQs about H1N1 and the seasonal flu
Dr. Gary Simon, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at George Washington University, answers your questions about seasonal and swine flu.
Dr. Gary Simon, director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at George Washington University, answers your questions about seasonal and swine flu.
Should I be concerned about the preservative in the H1N1 vaccine?
Thimerosal is a preservative has been in many vaccines for decades. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says the only danger is "a myth that has been propagated."
Thimerosal is a preservative has been in many vaccines for decades. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says the only danger is "a myth that has been propagated."
Where can I volunteer at an H1N1 clinic?
No experience is needed, but medical professionals are welcome.
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