DCHHS out of flu mist vaccine for kids Oct 9, 2009
As soon as more nasal flu vaccine for children is available, the county plans to announce it to the public. To check the vaccine s availability, the public can call 214-819-2163. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Md. suspends distribution of flu vaccine Oct 7, 2009
Local health officers were informed the seasonal nasal flu vaccine spray program would be suspended, according to a letter sent to Howard County Public School parents by the county s health department. Parents have been encouraged to contact their primary care providers and local pharmacies regarding vaccine availability, according to the letter. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
First swine flu vaccine on way to Alaska health centers Oct 6, 2009
State health officials Monday received 4,200 doses of H1N1 nasal flu vaccine in refrigerated boxes. They immediately began repackaging them into smaller seafood boxes marked "Perishable. Keep refrigerated," covered by stickers that said "vaccine.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Surgical Masks Help Ward Off Flu, Maybe Aug 5, 2009
Also, the authors noted, many groups have just never been studied in this context, including children under the age of 12, immune-compromised individuals and people who have received the nasal flu vaccine. "Another finding was that all of the studies were sponsored by makers of the drugs, which is not surprising," Khazeni said. (MEDLINEplus)
