FLU VACCINES
MINNESOTA NEWS: Pawlenty, Wilf meet ... Minnesota got recalled vaccine 
Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf have met privately to discuss the team’s hopes for a new stadium.
Vikings’ vice president Lester Bagley said Tuesday’s meeting was a “very positive” discussion. He said the Vikings made the case that there are reasons to act in 2010.
By Associated Press , December 16, 2009
More swine flu vaccine on way to N.D. 
But the state's immunization program manager says there still isn't enough vaccine for everyone who wants it.
By Associated Press , December 03, 2009
CDC: Swine flu vaccine is safe
No big problems seen in first report on new vaccineSince vaccinations began in early October, the government has been tracking the safety of the swine flu vaccine. By mid-November, about 22 million Americans had gotten the vaccine and there were about 3,200 reports of possible side effects, the vast majority for minor things like soreness or swelling from the shot.
By Mike Stobbe , November 25, 2009
CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill
Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. But that doesn't mean swine flu suddenly has worsened. "I am expecting all of these numbers, unfortunately, to continue to rise," said Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We have a long flu season ahead of us."By Lauran Neergaard , November 13, 2009
AREA NEWS: On TV tonight...Veterans Day...Tax volunteers...Guest speaker...Flu shot clinic...Health screenings...Beans and potatoes...Pageant contestants...Tree of Light... 
On TV tonight: The Energy and Environmental Research Center at UND has released the fourth of five planned documentaries focused on carbon sequestration and global climate change.
November 10, 2009
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got H1N1 flu vaccine
Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged.By Karen Mattnews , November 05, 2009
- H1N1: World Health Organization says virus could mutate
- H1N1: Athletes in Canada received vaccine before priority groups
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site about H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- GrandForksHerald.com's page on H1N1 flu (swine flu)
- How satisfied are you with federal, state and local efforts to deal with H1N1?
Fargo-Moorhead 1st H1N1 flu clinic has leftovers 
Officials administered 750 of the 1,500 available doses Thursday at the clinic at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
By Associated Press , October 30, 2009
Some of vaccinated not in risk groups 
By Alicia Chang and Shaya Tayefe Mohajer , October 30, 2009
GF H1N1 clinic for children ages 2 to 9 set for Sunday
Grand Forks Public Health and Altru Health System will hold an H1N1 immunization clinic Sunday in the Alerus Center for children ages 2-9.By Herald Staff Report , October 29, 2009
H1N1 flu shots available for GF Head Start children
Grand Forks Public Health will have an H1N1 immunization clinic for children enrolled in the Grand Forks Head Start program from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Lake Agassiz Elementary School.By Herald Staff Report , October 29, 2009
HHS' Sebelius: Ample flu vaccine will be available 
Appearing this morning on nationally broadcast news shows, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said officials now have a supply of about 16.5 million doses of the vaccine, while conceding that's millions of doses below the amount needed.
By Associated Press , October 26, 2009
Limited number of H1N1 vaccine doses available in Polk County today for pregnant women, young children 
By Herald Staff Reports , October 26, 2009
Altru announces H1N1 vaccination guidelines
Altru Health Systems has not received H1N1 flu vaccine shipments since Oct. 16, but it has announced the manner in which it will proceed with vaccinations once the vaccine arrives.By Herald Staff Report , October 23, 2009
Callers swamp Minnesota FluLine 
Health officials are scrambling to expand a hotline for Minnesotans suffering from the flu after callers to the new service reported the telephone went unanswered, they received busy signals and there were hours-long waits before nurses called back.
By Don Davis , October 23, 2009
H1N1: Three more deaths in Minnesota
Three more deaths make a total of 10 Minnesotans who have died from the H1N1 virus, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.By Herald staff report , October 22, 2009
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