U.S. reaction to swine flu: apt, timely and lucky

After a steep decline, the Centers for Disease Control is now reporting an uptick in flu-like symptoms nationwide. Most of the confirmed cases are H1N1, commonly known as Swine Flu.

How contagious is swine flu? Less than the novel viruses that have caused big world outbreaks in the past, new research suggests.

UPPER KITTITAS COUNTY — A free, community swine or H1N1 flu vaccination clinic is set for 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 9 at Walter Strom Middle School in Cle Elum, according to a news release.

ALBANY -- Now that swine flu vaccine shortages are over, New York health officials are urging people who haven't been vaccinated to get the shots — as new waves of illness are expected in coming weeks.

The swine flu crisis and chaos caused by the University Interscholastic League was The Daily News No. 3 sports story of the year.

ALBANY -- Now that swine flu vaccine shortages are over, New York health officials are urging people who haven't been vaccinated to do so-as another wave of illness is forecast for the coming weeks. New York is among 11 states...

ALBANY -- Now that swine flu vaccine shortages are over, New York health officials are urging people who haven't been vaccinated to do so-as another wave of illness is forecast for the coming weeks. New York is among 11 states...

At least 13 more people have died due to swine flu in India taking the toll due to the pandemic virus to 967, health authorities said Friday. Of the 13 deaths, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand reported three deaths each, and Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each.

At least 13 more people have died due to swine flu in India taking the toll due to the pandemic virus to 967, health authorities said Friday. Of the 13 deaths, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand reported three deaths each, and Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each.