Health News Archives

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says

1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say

Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections
Modest reduction may be worthwhile for those most at risk, experts say

Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients

Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far

Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads

Production Problems Plague Delivery of Swine Flu Vaccine
Despite significant shortfall, CDC says all Americans who want shot will be able to get one, eventually

Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says

Swine Flu Parties? Send Your Regrets, Experts Say
Some parents reportedly exposing healthy kids to those already sick with the H1N1 flu