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• H1N1 hangover? More seizures in kids who had flu

  September 22, 2010 9:47 AM

  Last year's pandemic influenza made a lot of people sick. Many kids got really sick. Research released Sunday by the University of Utah shows the H1N1 virus apparently triggered a higher rate of neurological complications in children. "I've been working as a physician for approximately 10 years and... more »

• Flu vaccine arrives in southern Colorado

  August 30, 2010 10:02 PM

  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 8:44 AM

  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 1:06 PM

  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 10:34 AM

  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 »

• H1N1 fears led to record seasonal flu vaccinations

  April 29, 2010 2:04 PM

  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 5:17 PM

  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 »

• New England tops in swine flu vaccinations

  April 1, 2010 1:49 PM

  Health officials say New England leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations. The South has the lowest rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its first state-by-state report on turnout for the swine flu vaccine on Thursday. Tiny Rhode Island has the highest vaccination rate of... more »

• Outside experts to review WHO's swine flu response

  March 29, 2010 9:34 AM

  The World Health Organization says a group of independent experts will assess the global body's response to the swine flu outbreak. WHO flu chief Keiji Fukuda says experts will examine questions raised about how the U.N. agency and national governments reacted to the appearance of the new strain last... more »

• Free H1N1 clinics planned

  February 24, 2010 5:40 PM

  The El Paso County Health Department will sponsor a free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic next month specifically for senior citizens, though anyone older than six months can get the vaccine. "It's important for seniors and for all members of our community to remember that H1N1 flu still is circulating... more »

• Fighting pandemics like swine flu in digital age

  February 15, 2010 12:21 PM

  HealthMap Outbreaks Near Me is among scores of iPhone apps, along with social networks, Wikipedia and flu-tracking sites, giving consumers new ways to share information and keep tabs on swine flu and other health threats. Consumers now can help paint a fuller picture of what's happening and complement the often... more »

• Goodbye swine flu! Epidemic seems to be over

  February 6, 2010 10:34 AM

  Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to say that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity. U.S. cases have been declining since October. An official with the Centers... more »

• Groom recovers from swine-flu coma

  February 4, 2010 1:48 PM

  It was the wedding that almost didn't happen. "I was in a coma for 17 days," said Clint Larson. "It still doesn't seem real to me." Just before New Year's, he and his fiance Karen Wilkinson both came down with H1N1. Karen woke up one morning and... more »

• Flu vaccine available for children

  January 19, 2010 2:04 PM

  The Pueblo City-County Health Department has H1N1 vaccine available for children who cannot get the vaccine at a pharmacy or health provider. Children 6 months to 4 years old that are covered in this group. Children nine years old and younger that received a first dose of H1N1 flu... more »

• Swine flu could be poised for rebound

  January 18, 2010 4:57 PM

  We've done a 180 on swine flu since last fall. Now there's plenty of vaccine, but not many takers. Concern about the virus has dwindled, but medical experts say the next big wave could be coming in just a few weeks. Flu season lasts till spring and... more »

• Flu cited in 12 hospitalizations, 2 deaths in Colorado

  January 13, 2010 9:58 AM

  New hospitalizations for influenza in Colorado are below 20 for the fifth straight week. State health officials said Wednesday that 12 hospitalizations were recorded last week. Late reports could push that number higher. Two flu-related deaths were reported last week, bringing the total to 61 this season. The state Department... more »

• Romanians line up for swine flu shots

  January 12, 2010 7:14 PM

  Thousands of Romanians lined up for the swine flu vaccine after the death of a popular TV actor. The director of a Bucharest hospital said it took the death of a TV star to make Romanians identify with the victim and realize they're at risk. Romania reports over 6,000... more »

• H1N1 vaccines available at store pharmacies

  January 11, 2010 3:32 PM

  The Colorado State Health department is urging people to get a H1N1 vaccination if you haven't already done so. It's part of the health department's "Enough Excuses" flu vaccination campaign which kicked off Sunday. This is National Influenza Vaccination week. Hundreds showed up for a free shot or nasal spray... more »

• CDC: Swine flu now widespread only in 1 state

  January 10, 2010 12:08 PM

  Swine flu infections continue to drop and only one state - Alabama - was reporting widespread cases last week. Four states had widespread cases the previous week. The number has been dropping since late October, when nearly all states had widespread flu reports. The Centers for Disease Control... more »

• Kayla comes home

  January 7, 2010 8:06 PM

  These days, Kayla Kammrad looks happy and healthy, her oxygen tubing the only hint of the medical battle she's fought and won. The Cañon City mom had been hospitalized since mid October with a severe case of H1N1 flu. Her pulmonologist, Dr. Russell Lee, said Kayla's was the... more »

• Swine flu quiet in Colorado; no new deaths

  January 6, 2010 11:09 AM

  The flu remains at a low ebb in Colorado, with only 14 new hospitalizations and no deaths reported last week. State health reports released Wednesday show that so far this season, about 2,000 people have been hospitalized for flu and 59 people have died. Monitoring started on Aug. 30. The... more »

• Time for 2nd dose of H1N1 nasal spray

  December 28, 2009 3:09 PM

  hildren nine years old and younger that received a first dose of H1N1 flu vaccine and need their second dose are encouraged to call the Health Department to schedule an appointment in the clinic for Tuesday, December 29 or Wednesday December 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Health Department... more »

• Flu fakers beware

  December 23, 2009 8:46 AM

  Schools and employers have been encouraging people to stay home if they're sick with the swine flu. But some people have been taking advantage of those cautionary policies by playing hooky. On a recent day, several Southern Methodist University students were out on the golf course when they should... more »

• Kids' swine flu vaccine recalled; some in El Paso County

  December 15, 2009 12:10 PM

  Health officials are recalling 800,000 doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus. El Paso County received 200 doses of the recalled vaccine. None was used at the public clinics put on by the health department. It was all... more »