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Suspected swine flu samples come back negative
Two suspected samples of swine flu that were sent to the state lab from St. Charles Parish have come back negative, according to parish spokeswoman Renee Simpson. […]
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Flu vaccine should be given to all school-aged children
More people are expected to take the flu vaccine than ever before after the Centers for Disease Control decided to increase the recommended age for vaccination to those from 6 months old to 18 years. […]
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Flu shots are crucial in protecting young children
The flu is more serious than a common cold, but flu shots can help keep your family safe. Plain and simple. […]
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Health center offers flu shots while supplies last
St. Charles Community Health Center, a not-for-profit health clinic, has announced that they are administering flu shots for $15 as long as supplies last. Two thousand shots are now available. […]
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Indonesia reports possible human-to-human transmission of Avian influenza
The Ministry of Health in Indonesia has reported a possible case of human-to-human transmission of avian influenza. […]