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    Jan 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Early outbreak has officials bracing for worst flu season in years

    An early outbreak threatens to makes this year’s influenza season one of the most difficult in recent years as public health officials brace for the worst. Hospitals in the Northeast, from New Jersey to Massachusetts, are reporting record...

    Tags: Los Angeles Times, Coughing, Andrew Cuomo, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention

    2. Jan 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Flu epidemic may have peaked, but it's still going strong

    The worst may be over. As of Jan. 12, leading indicators of flu activity in Chicago had dropped to early December levels, according to the latest data from the city Health Department, released Friday. However, the numbers remain significantly higher...

    Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemics and Plagues, Flu, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Diseases and Illnesses

    3. Dec 1, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. Lincoln Park Zoo works to eradicate rabies in Africa

    <strong>NANGALE, Tanzania &mdash;&nbsp;</strong>Huddled with his younger brother, the young man laughs easily, conspiratorially, at the commotion caused by the presence of curious foreigners in his family's modest compound outside this small village.&nbsp;
    NANGALE, Tanzania — Huddled with his younger brother, the young man laughs easily, conspiratorially, at the commotion caused by the presence of curious foreigners in his family's modest compound outside this small village.  But when you ask 19-...

    Tags: Lincoln Park Zoo, Tanzania, Africa, Research, Asia

    4. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Paid sick leave a wise investment

    Having shown national leadership on marriage equality and fair treatment of immigrant children, Maryland has the opportunity to turn its attention to the plight of workers who have no access to paid sick days. The ability to earn paid sick days allows...

    Tags: Employment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Viral Diseases and Infections, Labor Legislation

    5. Jan 23, 2013 |Story| KWCH

  5. Sedgwick County deals with high levels of flu

    The director of the Sedgwick County Health Department says Wichita area hospitals are near capacity dealing with influenza.
    KWCH 12 Eyewitness News
    The director of the Sedgwick County Health Department says Wichita area hospitals are near capacity dealing with influenza. Claudia Blackburn gave a flu update to Sedgwick County commissioners Wednesday morning. She says Kansas and Sedgwick County are...

    Tags: Flu, Health, Viral Diseases and Infections, Hospitals and Clinics, Flu Vaccine

    6. Jan 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. City: Flu activity past peak in Chicago, but still strong

    Chicago's flu season may have hit its height.
    Tribune reporter
    Chicago's flu season may have hit its height. As of Jan. 12, leading indicators of flu activity in Chicago had dropped to early December levels, according to the latest data from the city health department. However, those same numbers remain...

    Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flu, Pneumonia, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu Vaccine

    7. Nov 24, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  7. Dr. Sam J. Holman

    <strong>&nbsp;Aberdeen:</strong> Dr. Sam J. Holman, 93, beloved veterinarian, family man and friend passed Nov. 9, at his home, Easton&rsquo;s Castle in Aberdeen, where well-wishers are welcome daily. He is remembered as bigger than life, a great and generous man. He had few enemies, very many friends and was always willing to do a favor.
     Aberdeen: Dr. Sam J. Holman, 93, beloved veterinarian, family man and friend passed Nov. 9, at his home, Easton’s Castle in Aberdeen, where well-wishers are welcome daily. He is remembered as bigger than life, a great and generous man. He had few...

    Tags: Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), U.S. Navy

    8. Jan 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. The flu is fast headed our way: 5 ways to fight

    With flu season likely to ramp up in Los Angeles in coming weeks, health officials and family doctors are trying to get out the word: There are some things you can do to avoid coming down with this year&rsquo;s flu.
    With flu season likely to ramp up in Los Angeles in coming weeks, health officials and family doctors are trying to get out the word: There are some things you can do to avoid coming down with this year’s flu. First, get your immunizations —...

    Tags: Starbucks Corp., Health and Medical Professionals, Los Angeles Times, Chemical Industry, Health

    9. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| KTUU

  9. State Epidemiologist Offers Tips on Avoiding the Flu

    Alaska is among 41 states in the country reporting widespread flu activity this season.
    Channel 2 News
    Alaska is among 41 states in the country reporting widespread flu activity this season. The early arrival of the flu cases is leading experts to believe that this winter’s flu season could be severe and long-lasting. This year's popular strain, the...

    Tags: Flu, Symptoms, Viral Diseases and Infections

    10. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| KWCH

  10. Flu leads to visitor restrictions at Salina hospital

    The Salina Regional Health Center is restricting visitors because of the high number of flu cases this year.
    KWCH 12 Eyewitness News
    The Salina Regional Health Center is restricting visitors because of the high number of flu cases this year. "We've seen flu a little bit earlier and it seems to be a little bit worse by the numbers,"  said emergency medical physican Jeremiah Ostmeyer....

    Tags: Flu, Coughing, Symptoms, Hospitals and Clinics

    11. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| Petoskey News

  11. Flu season hits early nationally and, in some places, hard

    NEW YORK (AP) — From the Rocky Mountains to New England, hospitals are swamped with people with flu symptoms. Some medical centers have limited visitors, and one Pennsylvania hospital set up a tent outside its ER to handle the feverish patients....

    Tags: Chemical Industry, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Viral Diseases and Infections, New York City, Disease Prevention

    12. Jan 8, 2013 |Story| KSPR-TV

  12. Springfield, Greene County hit hard again by flu bug

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The flu bug is spreading throughout Greene County.
    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The flu bug is spreading throughout Greene County. Cases throughout the county rose to 390 through the first five weeks of reporting.  County health leaders report an increase by 34 cases compared to a week ago. The Springfield-...

    Tags: Preventative Medicine, Flu, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry

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