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Report: OH forced to waste H1N1 flu vaccine
Remember last fall’s long lines for H1N1 flu shots in Ohio? Now, the state has so much vaccine that a newspaper concludes much will be wasted.
Novartis Profit Rises on H1N1 Flu Vaccine Revenue (Update1)
April 20 (Bloomberg) — Novartis AG reported higher first- quarter profit, boosted by sales of H1N1 pandemic flu shots and new medicines to treat blindness and brittle bones.
CDC: New England tops in swine flu shots
New England leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations, while the South has the lowest rates, US health officials said today in the first state-by-state report on turnout.
CDC: Not too late to get swine flu vaccination (AP via Yahoo! News)
Health officials are renewing their push for Americans to get swine flu shots because of an uptick in hospital cases in Georgia.
Washington State mercury-limit suspension for swine flu vaccine ends (News-Medical-Net)
When it comes to some diseases prevention still is better than cure and swine flu is one such disease. The sheer global panic that gripped nations last year is hard to forget. The PanvaxH1N1 vaccine is specifically manufactured to target the influenza (A) H1N1 strain known more popularly as swine flu. Getting the flu shots [...]
Walk-in swine flu shots at parish health units (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Parish health units around Louisiana will host walk-in vaccination clinics for the swine flu this week.
Australia Prepares Swine Flu Shots from Stockpile (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 22 (Bloomberg) — Australian Health Minister Nicola Roxon said today that swine flu will match last year’s severity in Australia, when 191 deaths were associated with the pandemic influenza that killed almost 17,000 people worldwide.
Australia Prepares Swine Flu Shots from Stockpile (Update1) (Bloomberg)
March 22 (Bloomberg) — Australian Health Minister Nicola Roxon said today that swine flu will match last year’s severity in Australia, when 191 deaths were associated with the pandemic influenza that killed almost 17,000 people worldwide.
Indiana health officials keep urging swine flu shots (Local 12 Cincinnati)
State health officials are still encouraging people to receive swine flu shots as fewer than 11 percent of Indiana residents have been vaccinated.
Get free swine flu shots now, Health Department urges (The High Springs Herald)
With indicators detecting that the H1N1 Swine Flu could see an increase locally, the Alachua County Health Department is encouraging residents to get vaccinated for free.
Walgreen offering swine flu shots (The Record Gazette)
While the traditional flu season may be winding down, the H1N1 swine flu is still a threat.
Free swine flu shots offered at USC games (The State)
Fans attending the USC-Mississippi State basketball game Saturday and the USC-Clemson baseball game March 7 can get free swine flu shots at the athletics venues.
Fighting swine flu fatigue with some clever marketing (Summit Daily News)
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Marco Torres stood on a busy road and waved an oversized yellow arrow with an unconventional message for a street marketing campaign: “FREE TODAY: H1N1 Flu Shots for All.” Local health officials launched the human billboard campaign at a time when health departments around the country are going to great lengths to [...]
Walgreen offering swine flu shots (The Record Gazette)
While the traditional flu season may be winding down, the H1N1 swine flu is still a threat.
Free swine flu shots offered at Dulles (NBC 12 Richmond)
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) – Wondering what to do while you’re waiting for a flight at Dulles International Airport? Now, you can get a swine flu shot.
Walgreen offering swine flu shots (The Record Gazette)
While the traditional flu season may be winding down, the H1N1 swine flu is still a threat.
CSL Profit Beats Estimates on Swine Flu Vaccine Sales (Update3) (Bloomberg)
Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) — CSL Ltd. , the only influenza-vaccine maker in the Southern Hemisphere, posted first-half profit that rose more than analysts estimated on sales of swine flu shots.
CSL Profit Beats Estimates on Swine Flu Vaccine Sales (Update3) (BusinessWeek)
CSL Ltd., the only influenza-vaccine maker in the Southern Hemisphere, posted first-half profit that rose more than analysts estimated on sales of swine flu shots.
CSL Profit Beats Estimates on Swine Flu Vaccine Sales (Update3) (Bloomberg)
Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) — CSL Ltd. , the only influenza-vaccine maker in the Southern Hemisphere, posted first-half profit that rose more than analysts estimated on sales of swine flu shots.
Swine Flu Shots Still Available (KTSM El Paso)
The swine flu could return to the Borderland within the next few weeks and that could mean long lines and a short supply for the vaccine. Officials with the El Paso Department of Public Health say now is the time to prep yourself to avoid all that hassle. They say there are plenty of vaccines [...]
NH offering swine flu shots at pharmacies (Boston Globe)
New Hampshire’s Health Department says the swine flu vaccine is now being offered at pharmacies and at clinics organized by businesses and churches.
NH offering swine flu shots at pharmacies (WCAX-TV Vermont)
Associated Press – February 1, 2010 11:45 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – New Hampshire’s Health Department says the swine flu vaccine is now being offered at pharmacies and at clinics organized by…
State Offers Swine Flu Shots At Pharmacies (WMUR New Hampshire)
New Hampshire’s Health Department said the swine flu vaccine is now being offered at pharmacies and at clinics organized by businesses and churches.
Walgreen offering swine flu shots (The Record Gazette)
While the traditional flu season may be winding down, the H1N1 swine flu is still a threat.
Swine Flu Shots Catching on at Colleges (New York Times)
College students are beginning to get swine flu shots in growing numbers, according to a report by the American College Health Association.
Walgreen offering swine flu shots (The Record Gazette)
While the traditional flu season may be winding down, the H1N1 swine flu is still a threat.
Free RI swine flu shot clinic this weekend (Boston Globe)
Rhode Island residents over the age of 18 can get free swine flu shots this weekend.
Walgreens Vaccinates Million; Swine Flu (FOX News Chicago)
Walgreen’s is celebrating national FluImmunization Week with a milestone. The Deerfield-based drug storegiant has administered more than one million swine flu shots at itspharmacies and clinics to date.
County to offer swine flu shots Jan. 23 (New Jersey Herald)
NEWTON — A free swine flu immunization clinic, open to everyone, will be held by the Sussex County Health Department Jan. 23 at Sussex County Technical School.
Germany Aims to Cancel 50% of Swine Flu Shots, Ministry Says (Bloomberg)
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) — Germany aims to accept only half the Pandemrix swine flu vaccine doses it ordered from GlaxoSmithKline Plc because the disease has proven less severe than expected, the Health Ministry in the state of Thuringia said today.
Swine-flu shots to be free for some (Seattle Times)
Swine-flu vaccinations, now available for everyone 6 months of age and older, will be given for free at various public-health centers beginning Jan. 9 to people who can’t afford to pay.
Clackamas Co. offering free Swine Flu shots (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — Clackamas County was offering a free H1N1 clinic Monday and Tuesday to give free swine flu vaccinations to the general public. The clinic, located at 168 Warner-Milne Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic only accepts walk-ins and efforts will be made to reduce waiting periods, officials [...]
Clackamas County offers free swine flu shots in Oregon City (The Oregonian)
OREGON CITY — Clackamas County will open its H1N1 clinic Monday and Tuesday to give free swine flu vaccinations to the to the general public. The clinic, located at 168 Warner-Milne Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3…
Obamas Get Their Swine Flu Shots (New York Times)
President Obama and his wife, Michelle, have received their swine flu vaccinations. Mr. Obama said Monday that they “just got the shots.”
Additional vaccine has U.S. urging swine flu shots for all (The Daily Commercial)
LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON — A flu shot for the holidays? Finally, the nation’s supply of swine flu vaccine will reach 100 …
Kids’ Swine flu shots recalled; not strong enough (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.
Kids’ swine flu vaccines recalled due to fading potency (USA Today)
Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children manufactured by French drug company Sanofi Pasteur have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.
Kids’ Swine flu shots recalled; not strong enough (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.
Kids’ swine flu shots recalled (USA Today)
Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children manufactured by French drug company Sanofi Pasteur have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.
Kids’ Swine flu shots recalled; not strong enough (AP via Yahoo! News)
Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.
Swine flu shots to be available to all in county (Everett Herald)
The wait is over for everyone in Snohomish County who until now has been shut out of swine flu shots. Beginning today, anyone who wants the immunization, either the nasal spray or the shot, should be able to get it.
Soldiers get mass swine flu shots before holidays (KLTV 7 Tyler)
Thousands of Army recruits in training must line up at least once more before heading home for the holidays, this time for mass inoculations by the hundreds against swine flu.
Hundreds turn out for swine flu shots (The Buffalo News)
While cases of the swine flu appeared to be on the wane both locally and nationally, parents who lined up inside Waterfront Elementary School on Saturday weren’t taking chances with the H1N1 virus.
Soldiers get mass swine flu shots before holidays (AP via Yahoo! News)
Thousands of Army recruits in training have to line up at least once more before heading home for the holidays — for mass inoculations of hundreds at a time against swine flu.
65? Back of the Line for the Swine Flu Vaccine, Pal (New York Times)
TRIAGE Young children, here playing near where swine flu shots will be given in Texas, are one of the high-risk groups.
Canadian-made swine flu shots approved by US regulator (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has approved a Canadian-made shot against swine flu.
Canadian-made swine flu shots approved by US regulator (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has approved a Canadian-made shot against swine flu.
Better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu shots (USA Today)
Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the swine flu vaccine.
In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only (AP via Yahoo! News)
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor’s offices aren’t swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don’t really need it.
Ontario to investigate Raptors’, Maple Leafs’ swine flu shots (USA Today)
Ontario health minister Deb Matthews vowed on Thursday to investigate whether Toronto’s NBA and NHL players jumped the line for the swine flu shot while other groups are being forced to wait as the province’s supply dwindles.
Official apology in Flames swine flu vaccine flap (Sports Illustrated)
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — An official for Alberta Health Services has apologized for giving the Calgary Flames swine flu shots while thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine last week.
Flames accused of swine flu vaccine diversion (Sports Illustrated)
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The provincial health minister wants to know if swine flu shots were “inappropriately diverted” to the Calgary Flames while thousands had to stand in line for hours for the vaccine.
Malia, Sasha Obama get their swine flu shots (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The daughters of US President Barack Obama, Malia and Sasha, have received their swine flu vaccinations, a White House spokeswoman said.
Obama Daughters Get Swine Flu Shots
The Obama daughters, who are in a priority group, received the shots, but their parents did not.
Obama girls get swine flu shots, Obama will wait (AP via Yahoo! News)
President Barack Obama’s daughters, Malia and Sasha, have received their swine flu shots.
Chinese Mecca-bound pilgrims get swine flu shots (AP via Yahoo! News)
China will give swine flu vaccinations to thousands of Muslims about to make the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, state media said, as authorities reported the mainland’s third death from the illness.
Chinese Mecca-bound pilgrims get swine flu shots (AP via Yahoo! News)
China will give swine flu vaccinations to thousands of Muslims about to make the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, state media said, as authorities reported the mainland’s third death from the illness.
Chinese Mecca-bound pilgrims get swine flu shots (AP via Yahoo! News)
Chinese officials moved to give swine flu vaccinations to thousands of Muslims making a pilgrimage to Mecca in the coming days as health authorities reported the mainland’s third death from the illness.
Debate over swine flu shots in Germany (AP via Yahoo! News)
A debate over two different swine flu vaccines overshadowed Germany’s launch of a public inoculation program against the pandemic on Monday.
Debate over swine flu shots in Germany (AP via Yahoo! News)
A debate over two different swine flu vaccines overshadowed Germany’s launch of a public inoculation program against the pandemic on Monday.
Swine Flu Shots Revive a Debate About Vaccines (International Herald Tribune)
People who do not believe in vaccinating children have found fuel for their arguments in the swine flu vaccine.
Swine Flu Shots Revive a Debate About Vaccines (New York Times)
People who do not believe in vaccinating children have found fuel for their arguments in the swine flu vaccine.
Under 10s may need two swine flu shots: Sanofi (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Children under 10 years may need two shots of swine flu vaccine to get optimal protection, French drugmaker and the world’s biggest flu vaccine producer Sanofi-Aventis said on Wednesday.
AP Poll: Only half of people want swine flu shots (AP via Yahoo! News)
The people who most want the swine flu vaccine are older people, who will be last in line, says a new Associated Press-GfK poll.
CDC: Spray is here; swine flu shots come next week (AP via Yahoo! News)
The initial swine flu vaccine doses this week will be the nasal spray version, and arm injections will begin next week to help meet demand, health officials said Tuesday.
CDC: Spray is here; swine flu shots come next week (AP via Yahoo! News)
Health officials say all the initial swine flu vaccine doses this week will be the nasal spray version, but next week arm injections will begin.
Military to get mandatory swine flu shots soon (AP via Yahoo! News)
U.S. military troops will begin getting required swine flu shots in the next week to 10 days, with active duty forces deploying to war zones and other critical areas going to the front of the vaccine line, a top military commander said Tuesday.
Military to get mandatory swine flu shots soon (AP via Yahoo! News)
A top U.S. military commander says troops will begin getting required swine flu shots in the next week to 10 days. Active duty forces deploying to war zones and other critical areas are at the front of the vaccine line.
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross to Cover Swine Flu Shots
NEW YORK (AP) — Health insurers Aetna Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross said Monday they cover administration of a swine flu vaccine for all plan members.
Don’t Blame Flu Shots for All Ills, Officials Say
Some will die, miscarry or have a stroke after getting the swine flu vaccine, but the shot may not be responsible.
Swine Flu Shots Safe for People With Weak Immune Systems: Experts (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
FRIDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) — The H1N1 swine flu vaccines approved this week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can be safely used by people with compromised immune systems, according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Seniors largely spared of swine flu (AP via Yahoo! News)
Seniors who for years have made flu shots a fall ritual are being sent to the end of the line for the swine flu vaccine. And the reason — their age group seems to have a bit of immunity — appears to have warded off most potential grumbling.
Priority Groups Will Get Swine Flu Shots First
The federal government has decided five groups should be first in line for swine flu vaccines:.
Sebelius: Swine flu shots may start early October (AP via Yahoo! News)
The nation’s first round of swine flu shots could begin sooner than expected, with some vaccine available as early as the first week of October, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Sunday.