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First Confirmed Cases of Influenza Reported in L.A. County
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) -- Three adults and one child are the first confirmed cases of influenza this year in Los Angeles County. Three of the individuals were infected with Influenza A H3N2, and one person was infected with H1N1. The individuals are...Tags: Heart Disease, Preventative Medicine, Diabetes, Pharmaceuticals, Physical Conditions
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Bell City Council Candidate Dies Suddenly of Swine Flu
KTLA NewsBOYLE HEIGHTS (KTLA) -- Miguel Alejandro Sanchez, a long time resident of the city of Bell and one of the outspoken critics of the Bell City Council, died suddenly Friday after contracting the H1N1 virus. He was 34. Sanchez, who was running for one of...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Local Elections, Elections, Bell City Council, Health
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18 Killed in Shootout Near Acapulco Resort
Associated PressACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) - It was a shootout straight from Hollywood in the former playground of its biggest stars: Masked and heavily armed Mexican soldiers battled outlaws holed up in a hillside mansion in a four-hour shootout that had tourists cowering in...Tags: Felipe Calderon, John Wayne, Mexico, U.S. Department of Defense, Health
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How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu
The recent outbreak of swine flu has many people wondering how to protect themselves from infection -- especially since there is currently no vaccine available for humans. The acting head of the Centers for Disease Control says the best way to prevent...Tags: Texas, Coughing, Preventative Medicine, Illnesses, Mexico
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Santas Lobby for Priority for Swine Flu Vaccine
KTLA NewsCONCORD, N.H. - Never mind flying, steep roofs and shinnying down chimneys, some Santas are worried about catching swine flu from kids. The president of a national volunteer Santa group wants Santas to be given priority for the swine flu vaccine, and not...Tags: H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine, Obesity, Preventative Medicine, Overweight, Health
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Swine Flu Emergency Declared in San Bernardino County
KTLA NewsSAN BERNARDINO -- A state of emergency has been declared in San Bernardino County because of concerns over the H1N1 virus. County public health director James Lindley says the declaration allows for more state and federal resources to deal with the...Tags: San Bernardino (San Bernardino, California), Emergency Planning, Disasters and Accidents
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How to Protect Your Pets From Swine Flu
Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa -- A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said, in what's believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline. The veterinarian who treated the cat, Dr. Brett Sponseller, said...Tags: H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine, Clubs and Associations, Preventative Medicine, Lifestyle and Leisure, Health
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Pregnant Mom, Pregnant Daughter Battle Swine Flu at Same Time
KTLA NewsLANCASTER -- A woman from Lancaster and her adult daughter have quite the tale to tell after they became pregnant at the same time, and then both contracted swine flu. Nancy Brizendine was shocked when, at the age of 42 and after 11 years of taking birth...Tags: Coughing, Hospitals and Clinics, Lancaster (Lancaster, Virginia), Pregnancy and Childbirth, Health
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Dog Gets Swine Flu, But Can't Give It To Humans
KTLA NewsWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A dog in suburban New York is the first in the nation confirmed to be carrying the same strain of swine flu that is infecting humans, experts said Tuesday. The 13-year-old mixed breed male, which is recovering, apparently caught the...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Health Organizations, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Viral Diseases and Infections, Bedford (Bronx, New York)
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Mom Regrets Not Vaccinating Boy Who Died From Swine Flu
KTLA NewsFONTANA -- A fundraiser was held Wednesday in honor of a 7-year-old San Bernardino County boy who died from complications of swine flu. Joey Holt's parents hosted the special 6-hour dinner at Corky's Diner in Rancho Cucamonga. They wanted to start a...Tags: San Bernardino (San Bernardino, California), California, Hospitals and Clinics, Rancho Cucamonga, Health and Safety at School
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Pregnant El Monte Mother Dies From H1N1
KTLA NewsEL MONTE -- A local pregnant woman has died from complications of the swine flu. Monica Rodriguez died Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia. She was five months pregnant with her second child. Her husband, Jorge Gonzalez, says the 27-year old was...Tags: El Monte, Hospitals and Clinics, Health
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Sunday, March 28: Free H1N1 Flu Shots Available
The LA County Department of Public Health will be providing free H1N1 flu shots on March 28 from 9:30am - 2:30pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated as soon as...Tags: Los Angeles, Health, Flu, Diseases and Illnesses
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