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‘Universal’ flu vaccine moves ahead
WASHINGTON – A “headless” version of the influenza virus protected mice from several different strains of flu and may offer a step toward a so-called universal flu vaccine, researchers reported on Tuesday. They identified a piece of the virus that appears to be the same even among mutated strains, and found a way to make it into a vaccine.
Survey Finds Chicago-Area Physicians More Likely to Vaccinate Their Own Children for H1N1
A recent visit to the pediatric H1N1 vaccine clinic at a major Chicago medical center showed a surprising clientele – most parents bringing their children for vaccination were also medical professionals.
Illinois H1N1 Flu Hotline Answering Medical Questions; English and Spanish Lines Available
In addition to answering general questions about influenza, vaccine and treatment, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today announced that trained medical professionals are now available…
Illinois Public Health Director Offers Holiday Health Tips to Avoid the Flu
Millions of people travel every year during the holiday season to spend time with friends and family. With the 2009 H1N1 flu still circulating widely in Illinois and most of…
Health Proclamation Issued to Assist New H1N1 Flu Immunization Efforts; More Licensed Medical Professionals Able to Give H1N1 Flu Shot
Governor Pat Quinn today signed a public health emergency proclamation in a proactive effort to ensure there are enough certified and licensed health care professionals able to administer the H1N1…
Microsoft Launches Online H1N1 Flu Response Center to Support Consumers, Provide Resources to Aid Assessment
With the current H1N1 flu (swine flu) pandemic under way, many public health officials are concerned that critical healthcare resources could be stretched thin as people flood hospital emergency departments…
First Shipment of New H1N1 Vaccine Expected this Week, More Coming; Initial 57,000 Doses of New H1N1 Flu Mist Vaccine Allotted to Illinois
Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, announced today the first shipments of the new H1N1 flu vaccine are anticipated to arrive in Illinois today…
Illinois Department on Aging Reminds Seniors to Get Flu Shots in Observance of Healthy Aging Month, Seniors At Risk for Complications of Flu
September is Healthy Aging Month and the Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is urging older adults to get flu shots to protect themselves. The season for flu,…
State’s Top Doc Gives Governor Seasonal Flu Shot; Illinoisans Share Responsibility of Reducing Illness Due to Flu
Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today encouraged Illinoisans to get a seasonal flu shot. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Mayor Daley and City of Chicago Officials Unveil City-wide H1N1 Flu Prevention Strategy
Mayor Richard M. Daley joined health, school, and family and support services officials today to unveil a citywide strategy that offers steps everyone can and should take to protect themselves…