What's Going Around 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:04 PM 01/04/10 - With the frigid temperatures and the start of the new year, we're entering into the heart of cold and flu season. (Full Story)
	Cabell Health Department Schedules Swine Flu Shot Clinics 1 Comment Last Updated: 3:55 PM 01/04/10 - Dates and times have been announced for Swine Flu shot clinics in the month of January. (Full Story)
	Decrease in Swine Flu Cases in West Virginia 3 Comments Last Updated: 9:34 PM 12/22/09 - West Virginia health officials are cautiously hopeful about a steady decline in swine flu cases, even as the traditional flu season is about to begin. (Full Story)
	Lincoln County Cancels Swine Flu Clinic for Saturday 6 Comments Last Updated: 9:36 AM 12/18/09 - The Lincoln County Health Department is canceling its Swine Flu clinic because of the possible snow storm that's expected to hit on Saturday. (Full Story)
	800,000 Doses of Kids' Swine Flu Vaccine Recalled 15 Comments Last Updated: 11:20 AM 12/15/09 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about the recall Tuesday. (Full Story)
	Greater Availability of Swine Flu Vaccine to Local Health Departments 2 Comments Last Updated: 9:39 PM 12/14/09 - A steady increase in the supply of the H1N1 vaccine has allowed many county health departments to open up swine flu clinics to the general public. People began getting their shots around 8 a.m. Monday at the Wayne County Health Department along Railroad Avenue. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled In Cabell County 1 Comment Last Updated: 10:37 AM 12/09/09 - First opportunity for most people to get the shot. (Full Story)
	First Swine Flu Clinic Set for General Public in Kanawha 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:30 AM 12/08/09 - It will just be a few more days until Swine Flu vaccines will be made available to the general public. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Vaccine Availability Up 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:10 PM 12/07/09 - Swine flu shot clinics are popping up all over the place now that the vaccine is readily available. (Full Story)
	Health Care Professionals: Swine Flu Remains a Top Concern 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:05 PM 12/04/09 - While the threat from the swine flu pandemic seems to be decreasing, health officials warn people not to let their guard down. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Vaccines Soon Available to All 1 Comment Last Updated: 1:19 AM 12/04/09 - West Virginia state officials have announced two new developments in swine flu vaccination efforts. (Full Story)
	What's Going Around 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:23 PM 12/01/09 - What's going around this first week of December? We checked in to find out. (Full Story)
	2nd Round of Swine Flu Clinics Planned in Kanawha Schools 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:39 AM 11/30/09 - The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is set to begin the second round of Swine Flu clinics in local schools this week. (Full Story)
	What's Going Around 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:48 PM 11/24/09 - A look at what's going around this Thanksgiving week. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Consent Form Confusion 4 Comments Last Updated: 8:02 PM 11/19/09 - For many parents, making the decision whether or not to get their kids the swine flu vaccine has been a major one. (Full Story)
	West Virginia Health Officials to Get Update on Swine Flu 2 Comments Last Updated: 12:06 PM 11/19/09 - Healthcare providers and community health partners in West Virginia will get an update on Swine Flu (H1N1)on Thursday. (Full Story)
	What's Going Around 4 Comments Last Updated: 8:24 PM 11/17/09 - A look at what's going around doctors' offices throughout our region this week. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Clinic to be Held Tuesday in Boone County 2 Comments Last Updated: 1:18 PM 11/16/09 - The Boone County Health Department is sponsoring a Swine Flu (H1N1) clinic on Tuesday. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Found in Household Pets 9 Comments Last Updated: 8:32 PM 11/12/09 - The CDC has confirmed pets can contract the Swine Flu from their owners. (Full Story)
	Kentucky Officials Say Seasonal Flu Vaccine Dwindling 2 Comments Last Updated: 4:40 PM 11/12/09 - State health officials say Kentucky's supply of seasonal flu vaccine is dwindling, and there may not be enough to go around. (Full Story)
	Cabell County Out of Adult Seasonal Flu Vaccine 0 Comments Last Updated: 3:04 PM 11/20/09 - The vaccine is still available for children under age 3, along with the flu mist for healthy children ages 2-18. (Full Story)
	UPDATE: Flu Death in Kanawha Connected to Influenza A, Unknown if Swine Flu 5 Comments Last Updated: 11:47 AM 11/12/09 - Director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department Dr. Rahul Gupta tells WSAZ.com tests confirm a man from Kanawha County died of complications from Influenza A. (Full Story)
	Kanawha Students Learn Proper Hand Washing Techniques 6 Comments Last Updated: 9:24 AM 11/12/09 - Kanawha County paramedics stopped by Clendenin Elementary School early Thursday morning for a hand washing exercise. (Full Story)
	Swine Flu Clinic Set for Children 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:17 PM 11/11/09 - The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department will have a Swine Flu Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, November 14 for children 6 months to 5-years-old who are not enrolled in school. (Full Story)
	Seasonal Flu Starting to Make the Rounds in the Tri-State 3 Comments Last Updated: 7:43 PM 11/09/09 - The Ashland-Boyd County Health Department is seeing first signs of Influenza B popping up in the region. (Full Story)
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Flu symptoms may include:

• fever
• coughing
• sore throat
• runny or stuffy nose
• headaches
• body aches
• chills
• fatigue

In the H1N1 (Swine) flu infection, you may also experience:

• vomiting
• diarrhea

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