Swine Flu Fear Grows After Missouri Case
State health officials report rising public concern after the first swine flu case since the vaccine program began. Phone inquiries surge while clinic rushes remain limited, with officials citing cold weather and prioritizing vaccine stocks.
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Associated Press
Larry Hardison
Lisa Nodliff
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New York City
Publicity Worse Than Flu Declares Victim
Concordia Missouri lineman Larry Hardison recounts a swine flu illness that went undetected until recovery and says the publicity from media interviews has been harsher. He missed days at Continental Telephone Co. as reporters swarmed. authorities plan 1.23 million swine flu vaccine doses.
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Concordia
Larry Hardison
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Continental Telephone
Jerry Meyer
Factors Determine Flu Shots
The CDC outlines age and health based guidance for swine flu vaccines. Under 6 months receive none. healthy children 6 months to 3 years none. 3 to 17 years two shots. 6 months to 17 years two shots of bivalent vaccine. Healthy adults 18 to 24 one shot plus booster. 25 to 65 one shot. Those with chronic illness 18 to 24 two shots. 25 to 65 one shot of bivalent vaccine. over 65 one shot. Symptoms mirror common flu. lab tests confirm swine flu strain.
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New York
Center For Disease Control
CDC
Health Chief Warns of Flu Danger in North Carolina
Raleigh AP reports Dr. J N head of the Communicable Disease Control Branch warns that only 13 to 14 percent of residents have received swine flu shots. He says a sudden outbreak could cause a full epidemic without higher vaccination.
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