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People with Diabetes are at increased risk for complications from 2009 H1N1 Flu

As a Diabetic this subject is near and dear to my heart. November is American Diabetes Month. People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu. There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season. Diabetes puts [...]

New Flu Virus In Ukraine – Developing Story

This post is to keep you aware early on and not to scare you. MILLION HIT BY ‘PLAGUE WORSE THAN SWINE FLU’ Fears that a deadly virus could spread west from Ukraine Sunday November 15,2009 By Greg Miskiw A DEADLY plague could sweep across Europe, doctors fear, after an outbreak of a virus in Ukraine [...]

H1N1 has killed 3,900 Americans, CDC says

This story comes from Reuters. If you have children from two years old to 18, please, please, seriously consider vaccination for h1n1. H1N1 has killed 3,900 Americans, CDC saysThu Nov 12, 2009 2:53pm EST By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) – H1N1 swine flu killed an estimated 3,900 Americans from April to [...]

High Risk Segments of Population for H1N1

People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications October 8, 2009, 12:45 AM ET Most people who get the flu (either seasonal or 2009 H1N1) will have mild illness, will not need medical care or antiviral drugs, and will recover in less than two weeks. Some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications [...]