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  • How to care for a loved one with the FLU

    March 29, 2010

    Home Care for Pandemic Flu What is Pandemic Flu? A "pandemic" is a disease that spreads all over the world and affects a large number of people. If you are caring for a loved one during a pandemic, it's important to take steps to protect yourself and others.... more »
  • How you can help prevent the spread of colds or flu

    March 24, 2010

    KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN - Wash with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rubs. COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES and dispose of used tissues promptly. KEEP SURFACES CLEAN - Make sure to clean all surfaces touched by you and others often, such as countertops, faucets, computer keyboard... more »
  • Flu Facts Sheet

    March 13, 2010

    Flu should never be dismissed as “just the flu.” Both seasonal and H1N1 flu can cause serious disease, and although most cases are mild, some can be deadly. Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person and mostly through coughing or sneezing. Flu season is not over... more »
  • Protect Yourself from H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu

    September 30, 2009

    The Health Department is preparing for an unusual flu season. As you may know, the new H1N1 flu emerged in the spring and now is a pandemic, circulating all over the world. Fall also will bring seasonal flu back to our community. That means we will soon have two... more »

H1N1 Related News Stories

  • Flu vaccine arrives in southern Colorado Play Video

    August 30, 2010

    You may have seen a few signs the flu season is on the horizon. Some pharmacies around southern Colorado have the flu shot available now. Not everyone plans to get one. "I just tend to be a healthy individual, and I never seem to get things," explains Dave Urban.... more »
  • Worldwide swine flu death toll: 18,449

    August 10, 2010

    The World Health Organization declared Tuesday that the swine flu pandemic over. The global body's pandemic alert shifted to the "post-peak" or "post-pandemic" stages. WHO last week confirmed 18,449 deaths from swine flu worldwide since the outbreak began in April 2009. The number of lab-confirmed deaths globally has... more »
  • Immunization clinic scheduled this weekend

    June 22, 2010

    Saturday, June 26 is the last day to receive free H1N1 flu, pneumococcal disease and herpes zoster (shingles) vaccinations at the clinic at The Citadel in Colorado Springs. The clinic will be open 2 to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. "We are proud of... more »
  • Swine flu activity in Colorado: 0 cases

    June 8, 2010

    After a year of struggling to contain then eradicate H1N1 swine flu in Colorado, health officials report that in mid-May, all influenza has finally been stamped out. The week ending May 22, the most recent week for which data is available, is the first time Colorado has reported no activity.... more »
  • FDA approves swine flu test for permanent use

    May 24, 2010

    The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the first diagnostic test for 2009 swine flu under its traditional approval system. The FDA previously cleared several tests on a limited basis for use during the declared public health emergency related to swine flu. The new Simplexa Influenza... more »
  • 70 million doses of vaccine going bad

    May 6, 2010

    Over 70 million doses of H1N1 swine flu vaccine remain unused. Those vaccines will expire soon. According to a spokesman from Health and Human services, the doses of swine flu vaccine are in the hands of states, distributors and manufacturers. Officials at h-h-s are asking providers to hang on... more »
  • H1N1 fears led to record seasonal flu vaccinations

    April 29, 2010

    Health officials say a record 40 percent of Americans got ordinary flu vaccinations last year, and fear of swine flu played a role. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the jump was most dramatic in children, but there was also a large jump in vaccinations of healthy... more »
  • Flu drugs saved many pregnant swine flu victims

    April 20, 2010

    The most complete analysis of swine flu deaths among pregnant women last year indicates that quick treatment with Tamiflu or a similar medicine saved the lives of many. Government researchers reported that 56 pregnant women died from the new flu last year. Their research confirms that expectant mothers are... more »
  • Swine flu still not eradicated in Colorado

    April 9, 2010

    Swine flu still has not been eradicated in Colorado. In a report released Friday, the Colorado Department of Health says that two new cases were confirmed in the state lab this week. While that's nothing compared to the peak earlier this season, it shows that swine flu is still circulating... more »
  • 2nd Colorado swine flu surge unlikely this season

    April 8, 2010

    Colorado health officials say the threat of another surge in swine flu is likely over for this season, but they caution individuals could still be at risk. Dr. Ken Gershman of the state health department said Thursday that Colorado's outbreak peaked in October. As many as 350 new... more »

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