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Girl with swine flu dies in Vacaville

KCBS (10-22) 20:24 PDT VACAVILLE, CALIF. -- A first-grade student in Vacaville who died Sunday has tested positive for the H1N1 swine flu virus, officials announced Thursday. The cause of death has not been determined pending further investigation,

In Massachusetts, Obama won't tout state's health plan

H1N1 vaccine a tough sell to pregnant women

BBC News Because of the risks from flu, they should be first in line to get both the H1N1 and seasonal influenza shots, medical experts say. Yet many are averse to vaccinations or medication. By Shari Roan As the H1N1 influenza vaccine trickles into clinics and

Ohio: Children Sue Over Adoption

Plain Dealer By AP Two Ohio teenagers forced by their adoptive parents to sleep in cages have sued the couple and caseworkers who arranged the adoptions. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in Cleveland on behalf of Sharen Torrence,

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics Launch Tomorrow

Times Online West Hollywood, California (Thursday, October 22, 2009) – Amid continuing increases in reports of flu outbreaks around the Los Angeles area, the LA County Department of Public Health opens the first of its H1N1 Vaccine Clinics tomorrow, Friday,

Lawmakers may revisit state health care insurance mandates

La Ronge Northerner The door may be open to revisit state-mandated insurance coverage for certain medical tests and procedures when Georgia lawmakers reconvene in January. "The time is ripe for reform," said state Rep. John Lunsford (R-mcdonough).

wellpoint Attacks Health Legislation

Seattle Post Intelligencer wellpoint Inc., the nation's largest health insurer by members, is striking out against proposed health-overhaul legislation with new data it presented to members of Congress Thursday. The insurer's conclusions, building on a study the

FDA chief backs food safety overhaul

Flu shots? How about HPV shots?

New Web site helps assess flu symptoms