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CDC triples H1N1 death toll to 3,900

Friday, Nov. 13, 2009

U.S. officials Thursday more than tripled their estimate of the number of flu deaths over the past several months, saying their previous counting method understated the number of fatalities from the novel H1N1 virus.

'Anti-vaccine' attitude hampers H1N1 effort

Misperceptions about safety rapped

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

The head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on Monday said the unpredictable H1N1 flu pandemic is not over and implored parents to get their children vaccinated, rapping "misperceptions" about its safety.

Sunshine vitamin stirs new debate

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

Remember all the advice we've heard about skin cancer -- stay out of the sun, cover up, wear sunblock? Now some doctors are saying that it has resulted in a new health problem, vitamin D deficiency.

HHS admits overstating flu-vaccine availability

Health officials refuse to offer new estimates

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Two top officials at the Department of Health and Human Services acknowledge that the government had overpromised and made poor judgments on vaccination production against the current H1N1 flu pandemic.

H1N1 vaccine supply lags regular flu doses

For seasonal influenza, doses plentiful

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

While the government's free H1N1 vaccination program is struggling to produce the expected doses, three times as much "regular flu" vaccine -- most of which is purchased on the open market -- already has been produced, even though that flu season hasn't yet hit.

Study: 1 dose of H1N1 vaccine enough

Works for pregnant women, ages 10-17

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Most healthy pregnant women and children ages 10 to 17 can be protected against the novel H1N1 flu with a single dose of vaccine, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said Monday.

Study: H1N1 vaccine too late to help most

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009

The H1N1 vaccine will arrive too late to help most Americans who will be infected during this flu season, according to a study conducted by scholars at Purdue University.

BOOKS: 'Green Intelligence'

How we failed the environment and what we can do for the future

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

In spite of the upbeat title, "Green Intelligence: Creating Environments That Protect Human Health" may be the last place to go to feel encouraged about mankind's will or ability to save the environment.

H1N1 sends healthy adults to hospital

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Nearly half of adult patients hospitalized to date with this year's novel H1N1 flu were healthy and had no known underlying condition such as asthma or a chronic illness.