Swine flu vaccination rates vary wildly from state to state

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Published April 2, 2010 at 4:18 p.m.
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New England has the highest percentage and the South has the lowest. About 1 in 4 Americans are getting protection from the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus ... Vaccination rates for the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus have varied widely around the country, with New England having the highest rates and the South having the lowest, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week ...

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Swine flu danger appears to be ebbing

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Published March 19, 2010 at 6:50 p.m.
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The CDC says a third wave of the H1N1 pandemic is less likely in the U.S. Attention now turns to the Southern Hemisphere, where flu season is just beginning ... The likelihood of a third wave of pandemic H1N1 influenza appears to be declining as all indicators of swine flu activity remain low throughout the bulk of the country, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Keep hand sanitizer out of mouths, eyes

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Published Feb. 22, 2010 at 5:37 a.m.

Washing hands is the single most important way to avoid the swine flu, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Simple, right? Here's the dirty truth: Not so hot: Health groups often advi ...

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Number of swine flu cases in the U.S. reaches 57 million

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Published Feb. 13, 2010 at 3:00 a.m.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say about 12,000 have died from the infection, fewer than in a typical flu season. Other data suggest the pandemic is waning ... An estimated 57 million Americans have contracted pandemic H1N1 influenza since the outbreak began last April, about 257,000 have been hospitalized with complications from it and nearly 12,000 have died, according to estimates released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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UPDATED: Antiviral Drugs for the 2009-2010 Influenza Season

Published Dec. 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.

This podcast discusses the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including 2009 H1N1, during the 2009-2010 influenza season ...

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CDC Plane Results in Lives Saved

Published Nov. 9, 2006 at 12:52 p.m.

The airplane leased by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during public health emergencies saves lives. The plane plays a critical role in CDC's ability to keep our nation safe and prepared ...

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What Exciting Opportunities Await You at CDC?

Published March 7, 2007 at 10:14 a.m.

Learn more about the exciting opportunities that await you at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), CDC is at the forefront of meeting the health challenges of today and the future, and we are always looking for talented individuals to help us carry out our vision for the 21st century: Healthy People in a Healthy World: Through Prevention ...

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Clean Air and Water

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

The air we breathe and the water we drink are both vital components of our health ... Nevertheless, bacteria, pollutants, and other contaminates can alter life-giving air and water into health-threatening hazards ... Learn about how scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention work to protect the public from air and water-related health risks ...

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Hazardous Chemicals

Published April 13, 2007 at 9:06 a.m.

Chemicals are a part of our daily lives, providing many products and modern conveniences. With more than three decades of experience, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been in the forefront of efforts to protect and assess people's exposure to environmental and hazardous chemicals ... This report provides information about hazardous chemicals and useful tips on how to protect you and your family from harmful exposure ...

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Roadmap to Maintaining Cognitive Health

Published Aug. 7, 2007 at 2:01 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alzheimer's Association released The National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health at the International Conference on the Prevention of Dementia in Washington, DC on June 10, 2007. The Road Map lays out a shared vision for a work in progress, one that builds on the foundation of the work done to date, establishes a framework within which to view the findings of that work, links related and complementary activities,

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   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in humans the symptoms of H1N1 swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. The 2009 outbreak has shown an increased percentage of patients reporting diarrhea and vomiting.

   Recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.