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H1N1 Flu Linked to Surge in Pneumonia Complication

Published on October 29, 2010 | 0 Comment

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.

First Shipment of New H1N1 Vaccine Expected this Week, More Coming; Initial 57,000 Doses of New H1N1 Flu Mist Vaccine Allotted to Illinois

Published on October 8, 2009 | 3 Comments

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… Read more »

Illinois Department on Aging Reminds Seniors to Get Flu Shots in Observance of Healthy Aging Month, Seniors At Risk for Complications of Flu

Published on September 21, 2009 | 0 Comment

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,… Read more »

H1N1 Influenza Update: 3,404 Confirmed and Probable Cases, 17 Deaths in Illinois

Published on July 26, 2009 | 0 Comment

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is again reminding the public that the H1N1 influenza virus continues to circulate in Illinois and people should continue to… Read more »

2009 Illinois Public Health Emergency Preparedness Summit Helps Prepare State Officials for H1N1 Flu and Other Public Health Emergencies

Published on July 16, 2009 | 29 Comments

The on-going H1N1 flu pandemic highlights the importance of being prepared for any emergency, including a public health emergency. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Public… Read more »

Illinois Public Health Director Presents at H1N1 Flu Summit to Further Prepare for the Possibility of A More Severe H1N1 Outbreak In Fall

Published on July 11, 2009 | 13 Comments

3,259 confirmed and probable H1N1 influenza cases, 14 deaths in Illinois Speaking at a national summit this week on H1N1 flu preparedness, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director,… Read more »

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Reminds Illinois Residents H1N1 Influenza is Still Circulating

Published on July 4, 2009 | 0 Comment

3,166 confirmed and probable H1N1 influenza cases, 13 deaths in Illinois Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is again reminding the public that the H1N1 influenza… Read more »