The BLOG
November, 2009
Nov 17
Healthday News reporter Serena Gordon has asthma. Then she caught the flu.
Nov 17
Episode explores the science behind flu vaccinations.
Nov 12
NIAID trial results show H1N1 vaccine is safe and effective
Nov 12
Case Counts, Deaths, and Hospitalizations will be Higher Based on New Model
November, 2009
Nov 06
In letter to state and local health officers, Dr. Frieden urges importance of ensuring H1N1 vaccine distribution is targeted to priority groups
Nov 06
New contracts are aimed at helping to meet the potential need for IV medications to combat the H1N1 virus
Nov 06
11 million more doses available today than last Friday; States and localities working to get vaccine to at-risk groups
Nov 02
Read more on federal effort to monitor 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine safety
Nov 02
Sebelius talked with parents and children, thanked health care workers and volunteers at H1N1 vaccination clinics this weekend
October, 2009
Oct 28
Find out about giving Tamiflu to your child and get tips for helping your child take the medicine
Oct 27
Read the White House Blog Post about Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines for the First Family
Oct 27
Peramivir Can Help Certain Patients Who Are Hospitalized with Flu Symptoms
Oct 23
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research worked with the Henson Company and its partners to create a special episode of PBS KIDS' "Sid the Science Kid," in which Sid explores the science behind flu vaccinations.
Oct 20
Health care providers urged to treat flu symptoms with antivirals
October, 2009
Oct 19
People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Are at High Risk for Serious Flu Complications
Oct 15
New “Pregnant Women and the Flu” webpage answers your questions
Oct 15
The FDA urges consumers to only purchase FDA-approved products from licensed pharmacies located in the United States.
Oct 14
Get the facts about the 2009 H1N1 vaccine
Oct 13
Do you want to know more about the H1N1 vaccine?
October, 2009
Oct 13
9.8 million doses available for states- 5.8 million doses ordered
Oct 09
Read the latest on H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution from the October 9th CDC briefing.
Oct 07
Download our new flu essentials one-pagers and share with friends, family members and people in your community.
Oct 06
Secretary Sebelius tours H1N1 clinical trial site at St. Louis University.
September, 2009
Sep 28
Find out the facts about the federal H1N1 vaccination program.
September, 2009
Sep 22
Dr. John Clarke, the “hip hop doc,” was voted the winner of the H1N1 PSA Contest.
Sep 17
It is the “one stop” for flu information featuring critical, current information on seasonal and H1N1 flu.
Sep 16
Hey Parents! Flu season is coming early this year. So what can you do to keep your kids healthy? Read on for 5 quick tips…
