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Latest news on the discovery of swine flu near Huntsville, Alabama

SWINE FLU IN ALABAMA
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    Baldwin elementary parents sent H1N1 vaccine consent forms

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    By Craig Myers

    November 18, 2009, 4:29PM
    BAY MINETTE, Ala. -- Parental consent forms for H1N1 flu vaccines are being sent to parents of Baldwin County elementary students starting today, a school spokesman said.  Full story »

    Department store Santas lobby to be listed as H1N1 priority cases

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    By Press-Register staff

    November 18, 2009, 2:06PM
    Ernest Berger, president of Santa America, went to an Alabama congressman last week to argue for the big guys in the red suits to be seen as priority cases for swine flu vaccines, along with health care workers and those who work with infants. A spokesperson for the congressman, Mobile Republican Jo Bonner, said staff members were considering the action.  Full story »

    Some school-based swine flu vaccine clinics set to begin next week

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    By Casandra Andrews

    November 18, 2009, 1:15PM
    The FDA approved the 2009 swine flu nasal mist for those age 2 to 49 with no underlying health conditions. Children with compromised immune systems or those with long-term health problems are advised to see a pediatrician, another health care provider or go to a county health department to get an injectable influenza vaccine, health officials said.  Full story »

    Swine flu vaccine clinic planned Thursday in Mobile

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    By Casandra Andrews

    November 17, 2009, 6:06PM
    MOBILE, Ala. -- The Mobile County Health Department will offer free swine flu vaccinations to protect against H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 545 N. Cody Road in west Mobile.  Full story »
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    Free swine flu shots offered Tuesday and Wednesday in Mobile

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    By Casandra Andrews

    November 16, 2009, 7:01PM
    MOBILE, Ala. -- The Mobile County Health Department will offer swine flu vaccinations to protect against the H1N1 strain for those in high-priority groups Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the departments downtown offices, 251 N. Bayou St.  There is no charge, and appointments are not needed, a spokesman said. Short-sleeved clothing is recommended. High priority... Full story »

    Free H1N1 flu shot clinics scheduled in Monrovia, Huntsville today for at-risk groups

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    By Shelly Haskins

    November 13, 2009, 8:15AM
    Groups targeted to get the vaccines are pregnant women; medical professionals; children from 6 months to 24 months old; family members and caregivers of children younger than 6 months; and people ages 25 to 64 with medical conditions such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and arthritis Full story »

    Swine flu vaccine to be distributed in Saraland today

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    By Press-Register staff

    November 13, 2009, 6:01AM
    The Mobile County Health Department will offer swine flu vaccine for people in high priority groups at the Saraland Civic Center, 716 Mae St., today from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until the supply runs out. Approximately 3,000 doses of the vaccine will be available. Full story »

    H1N1 vaccine clinics today and Friday in Madison, Monrovia, Huntsville

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    By Patricia C. McCarter

    November 12, 2009, 8:30AM
    Groups targeted to get the vaccines are pregnant women; medical professionals; children from 6 months to 24 months old; family members and caregivers of children younger than 6 months; and people ages 25 to 64 with medical conditions such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and arthritis.  Full story »

    Flu may be down, but not out, Alabama officials say

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    By Anna Velasco -- The Birmingham News

    November 10, 2009, 7:03AM
    The state is in its 10th consecutive week of a widespread swine flu outbreak. Alabama should get about 180,000 additional doses of vaccine this week and 122,000 next week to protect against the new virus, state health officer said. Full story »

    Swine flu vaccine school clinics set to begin Nov. 30

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    By Casandra Andrews

    November 09, 2009, 3:41PM
    Students younger than 10 will be the first to receive swine flu vaccine injections at school-based clinics beginning Nov. 30, state health officials said. Full story »

    180,000 doses of swine flu vaccine expected in Alabama this week

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    By Anna Velasco -- The Birmingham News

    November 09, 2009, 1:20PM
    Medicine allows state to expand eligibility for who can get vaccinated Full story »

    Stay away from your pets if you have the flu

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    By Yvonne T. Betowt

    November 07, 2009, 6:00AM
    HUNTSVILLE, AL -- If you think you've got the flu, you might want to distance yourself from your pets until you feel better. Full story »

    Free swine flu vaccine clinic begins at 9 a.m. Friday in Mobile

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    By Casandra Andrews

    October 29, 2009, 1:50PM
    MOBILE, Ala. -- Free shots to protect against swine flu, also known as the H1N1, begins at 9 a.m. Friday during a clinic at 750 Congress St. in downtown Mobile. Full story »

    Swine flu takes life of Baldwin County elementary school principal; 'No. 1 crusader for education' (with photo gallery)

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    By Craig Myers

    October 29, 2009, 9:01AM
    "Her focus was on (children), always had been, and providing an environment where her teachers could not only teach but do well," said Joyce Overstreet, Leah Ann Overstreet's sister-in-law. "Leah Ann was the life of the party. She walked in the room and said, 'Hey y'all,' and it immediately brightened up." Full story »
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