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There's a lot of information about the H1N1 virus but, unfortunately, there's also a lot of confusion. Our goal is to offer you the most comprehensive coverage, on-air and on- line, to help you stay healthy during this flu season. Have a flu question?.
There's a lot of information about the H1N1 virus but, unfortunately, there's also a lot of confusion. Our goal is to offer you the most comprehensive coverage, on-air and on- line, to help you stay healthy during this flu season. Have a flu question?.
H1N1 influenza (swine flu)
The New Year could bring a double flu pandemic in the Pacific Northwest, affecting thousands of people and their caretakers.
Local flu news
Health officials lifting lid on swine flu vaccine
12/31/69, 5:00 pm
The swine flu vaccine is finally available to everyone, people of all ages and risk factors. 
11/20/09, 4:53 pm
King County indicators say we might have turned the corner in the swine flu epidemic.
11/12/09, 3:22 pm
Dozens of people lined up in the cold at Katterman's Pharmacy in Laurelhurst this morning to get their shot at a Swine Flu vaccine.
11/9/09, 9:02 am
Pregnant women who have not yet received the swine flu vaccine are encouraged to contact Overlake Hospital in Kirkland.
11/5/09, 1:37 pm
Mass swine flu vaccination clinics have been canceled in Snohomish County.
11/5/09, 10:16 am
The Tri-City Herald reports three deaths in the
Tri-Cities have been linked to the swine flu,
and a 33-year-old Kennewick woman is fighting
for her life at Kennewick General Hospital from
complications linked to the H1N1 virus.
11/2/09, 11:38 am
With new delays in the shipment of swine flu vaccine comes a warning about a different flu treatment.
11/2/09, 3:46 pm
A woman in her 50s is the latest victim of the swine flu in Spokane County.
10/30/09, 4:20 pm
It could be next year before King County has enough swine flu vaccine for everybody.
10/30/09, 12:43 pm
First responders say there's something you can keep in your refrigerator, which can save your life, but it's not medicine. It's information.
10/29/09, 11:18 am
Schools might be the most efficient place to get kids
vaccinated.
10/23/09, 11:37 am
You know swine flu vaccine is scarce, but it's even tough to
find a seasonal flu vaccine.
10/19/09, 2:26 pm
Production problems have slowed the arrival of swine flu
vaccine in Washington state, but state officials said Monday
pharmacies and doctor's offices will have enough to get all
the primary groups started this week.
10/16/09, 6:35 pm
Swine flu is causing unprecedented illness for so early in
the fall, including a worrisome count of child deaths, and
the government warned Friday that vaccine supplies will be
even more scarce than expected through this month.
Quick flu tips...
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Wash your hands often with soap and water: Especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners also work. |
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Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze: If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth as germs are spread this way. |
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Know the signs and symptoms: Look for possible signs of fever, such as if a person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering. Other symptoms may include cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Sometimes people also have diarrhea and vomiting. |
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Get vaccinated for both seasonal and H1N1 flu: H1N1 vaccine will be available to all, but people 6 months through 24 years of age will be a priority. Some people are at higher risk for complications from the H1N1 flu and it is especially important that they get the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available:
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If you have the flu:
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