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H1N1 Flu Linked to Surge in Pneumonia Complication
THURSDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) — The H1N1 flu pandemic was associated with a sharp rise in the number of children with a serious bacterial infection called empyema, a new study shows.
State Director on Aging urges Seniors to get Flu Shots in Observance of Healthy Aging Month
SPRINGFIELD – In observance of September as Healthy Aging Month, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson reminds seniors to prepare for the upcoming flu season by getting their flu shot. Seniors are at increased risk for the flu especially those who have certain chronic health conditions. “It’s important older adults get a flu shot to protect themselves,” said Director Johnson. “Getting a flu shot this month can provide protection for the entire flu season, which usually starts in the fall and runs through spring.” Good news this year is that only one flu vaccine is needed. The H1N1 strain has been rolled into the seasonal flu vaccine, so seniors as well as everyone else only need to get the one flu vaccine. Seniors are at higher risk for flu like complications so they should make getting a flu vaccine a priority. Seniors should also talk with their health care provider about getting a pneumococcal vaccine.
State Public Health Director Warns H1N1 Flu Still Causing Illness, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Federal, State and Local Public Health Officials Kick Off National Influenza Vaccination Week Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today was…
Chicago Company Offering Flu Shots in Los Angeles International Airport Terminals
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), in partnership with FLU*Ease, Inc., is now offering flu shots to travelers in most of the airline terminals as a public safety measure against the…
State Public Health Director Announces Expansion of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Availability to all Illinoisans
High-risk individuals encouraged to be vaccinated before expansion next week Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today announced that beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15, all Illinoisans will…
State Public Health Director Warns Public of H1N1 Phishing E-mail Scam
Fraudulent e-mails circulating throughout country referencing non-existent CDC-sponsored state vaccination program Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, is alerting Illinoisans to a nationwide H1N1…
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…
AMA Launches Nation’s First Web-Based Flu Health-Assessment Program for Patients and Physicians
Free flu Web site allows patients to assess symptoms quickly, interact with their physician, and receive advice on when to return to work or school To help patients and physicians…
