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CDC Posts FAQ for Physicians Concerning H1N1 Flu Virus
The CDC has posted H1N1 Clinicians Questions and Answers covering a variety of questions physicians have asked concerning the H1N1 flu vaccine. Several physicians have contacted the NCMS asking for […]
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Conflicting Data Over Influenza Trends in North Carolina
State Influenza Surveillance Coordinator Terry McLean says that the latest information on influenza cases from sentinel sites and hospital emergency rooms differs. Data from the Sentinel Provider Network (SPN) indicate […]
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Early Results Show 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Works Like Seasonal Flu Vaccine in Children
Early results from a trial testing of a 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in children look promising, according to the trial sponsor, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). […]
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Second Wave of H1N1 Flu Underway in NC
North Carolina has entered the second wave of the Pandemic A (H1N1) flu, and state health officials are offering guidance for clinicians to meet the challenge.
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Signs that H1N1 Cases Are Rising in NC
State Influenza Surveillance Coordinator Torrey McLean reported on Thursday that “it appears that Pandemic A (H1N1) influenza is rising sharply both in North Carolina and throughout the entire southeast.” Virtually […]
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Flu Season 2009-2010: Updated Information for Health Care Providers
This year’s flu season will raise a lot of questions. Patients will look to you to explain which immunizations they need, when they need them, and why. Seasonal Flu Vaccine […]
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CNN’s Sanjay Gupta on H1N1 and Children
Sanjay Gupta, MD gets the real deal on how parents should handle suspected H1N1 flu cases: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/01/parents.h1n1.flu.guide.gupta/index.html
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Influenza A (H1N1) Update
Special report, June 1, 4:45pm Wake County today reported its first confirmed case of influenza A (H1N1) virus. That brings to 22 the number of confirmed H1N1 cases in North Carolina […]
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First American dies of Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Sky News reported late Tuesday that a Texas woman had become the first American to die from the influenza A (H1N1) virus. The web news service quoted the Texas Department […]
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