Archive for January 11th, 2010

All you foot-draggers out there: There's still time.Local residents can still get a free swine flu vaccine for at least another month at state health centers. Doctors and pharmacies here also are giving out the vaccine.Heck, you can even get vaccinated at the Pennsylvania Farm Show this week.Abo.
Scientists in Vienna have developed a new technique for producing vaccines for H1N1 -- so-called swine flu -- based on insect cells. The research reveals how influenza vaccines can be produced faster than through the traditional method of egg-based production, revealing a new strategy for the fight against influenza pandemics.
SWINE FLU VACCINE: The Greater Bristol Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. will be administering the H1N1 vaccine Wednesday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the VNA, 195 Maltby St., By appointment only, only for Bristol and Burlington residents age 18 and up. Call 860 583-1644 to schedule an appointment. Should wear short sleeves to appointment.
 
Monday, January 11th, 2010
THE swine flu scare was a "false pandemic" led by drugs companies that stood to make billions from vaccines, a leading health expert says.
THE swine flu scare was a "false pandemic" led by drugs companies that stood to make billions from vaccines, a leading health expert said.
WASHINGTON First there was too little swine flu vaccine. Now could there be way too much
Temporary workers in swine flu call centres are diagnosing patients while high on cannabis or drunk on vodka, a whistleblower has claimed.
Brigney Polio 4, reacts after getting a swine flu vaccination at Carlin Springs Elementary School in Arlington, Va., Thursday.
The latest report from the department characterizes swine flu cases as sporadic in South Dakota. Twenty-three deaths and 422 hospitalizations are blamed on it.
GOSHEN — Anyone still needing a swine-flu vaccination can get free doses on two dates this week at five Orange County health centers.