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Thousands of doses of seasonal flu vaccine headed to MUSC were destroyed Wednesday after they were accidentally frozen. Freezing a vaccination renders it ineffective, say hospital officials. UPDATE: More>>
Health officials say there are 7 confirmed cases of Swine flu/H1N1 in North Carolina according to health officials. More>>
There is good news for a man from Salisbury who has spent the last five days quarantined in a Hong Kong swine flu containment camp. Cameron Kirker will be able to leave there on Friday. More>>
State health officials have closed an elementary school in eastern North Carolina because a student there most likely has swine flu. More>>
The Mecklenburg County Health Department has submitted 11 possible swine flu specimens for testing at the state laboratory since Monday. More>>
There has been a big run on those protective masks at local pharmacies. Despite the fact that numerous health officials say they're not needed right now, some are wearing them. We wondered what kind of protection they actually offer? More>>
Protective masks are flying off store shelves. Giant Genie Pharmacy located on South Boulevard ran out of them early this week. The store tells us more have been ordered, but there is a back order. More>>
State Health Director Jeffrey Engel today reported that two probable cases of the H1N1 flu have been identified in North Carolina. More>>
Federal, state, and local governments, hospitals, schools, and businesses, all scrambling to finalize their game plans, as swine flu spreads. Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill is ready to go to war against The swine flu, also known as the H1N1 flu virus More>>
Local school districts are majoring in swine flu these days. Most are sending information about the Swine Flu through emails and their district's website. More>>
Local businesses are taking precautions against the swine flu, although North Carolina hasn't reported any confirmed cases as of Thursday afternoon. More>>
Caldwell County officials say they are taking no chances. Before the swine flu hits, if it ever does, deputies and courthouse personnel are working with the health department to protect themselves and others. More>>
The North Carolina State Health Director released new information Wednesday afternoon concerning swine flu in the state. Dr. Jeff Engel, N.C. State Health Director, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms there are 91 cases nationwide in 10 states. More>>
The U.S. now has 91 confirmed cases of the new swine flu in 10 states. A Mexican toddler became the first death recorded in the U.S., in Texas. More>>
The following questions and answers concerning swine flu were compiled by Kevin Soden, MD. If you would like more information about Soden, go to www.kevinsodenmd.com. More>>
South Carolina health officials have identified eight additional 'probable' cases of swine flu, bringing the total number to 10. More>>
Though the focus of the swine flu attention has been on Mexico as the source of the illness, many Mexicans in the Carolinas say they are just now finding out about the sickness. "We are not getting any information," said one woman through interpreter Riccardo Serrano. More>>
North Carolina health officials are investigating several specimens gathered from suspected cases of swine flu in the state. More>>
There are confirmed cases of swine flu in New York, California, Kansas, Texas and Ohio. Doctors are also investigating potential cases in Michigan and South Carolina. More>>
The Mecklenburg County Heath Department is urging residents who have questions about swine flu to call Char-Meck 311. Operators with 311 will be able to answer many of the basic questions residents may have according to health officials. More>>
Public health leaders in North Carolina, along with those in other states across the country, are watching Swine Influenza infection cases in several states and are getting ready in case the disease spreads further. More>>
Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) gave the following statement on emergency efforts to respond to the swine flu... More>>
The White House says President Barack Obama has shown no symptoms of swine flu and that his health was never in danger when he visited Mexico earlier this month. More>>
Amid public concern about the reports of swine influenza in humans, the National Pork Board wishes to reassure the public that pork is safe and will continue to be safe to consume. More>>
The following statement is from NC Governor Bev Perdue: I am monitoring the world health situation closely. I am confident that North Carolina is prepared to respond to any suspected cases of swine... More>>
