Swine Flu in N.C.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Now Available to All Photo
North Carolina health officials say there's now enough swine flu vaccine available for anyone who wants a shot to get one. more
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Unvaccinated Employees Could Lose Jobs Next Week Video
Employees of Moses Cone Health Systems who haven't gotten the seasonal flu vaccine -- or a waiver for health or religious reasons -- will likely be out of a job next week. more
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Alamance County Opens H1N1 Hotline Video
On Monday, in an effort to keep residents of Alamance County informed and safe, health care workers have manned a special hotline at the county's communication center dedicated to questions about the H1N1 swine flu virus. more
Health Headlines
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UN says mother-to-child HIV transmission can be eliminated by 2015
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations says mother-to-child HIV transmission can be eliminated by... more
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AIDS virus avoids drugs by hiding in bone marrow; finding could point way to better treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and... more
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WHO: polio vaccination for over 85 million children starts in 19 African countries
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says more than 85 million children under 5 in west... more
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FDA warns of bacteria in 2 hand sanitizers produced and distributed in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's government sent inspectors across the island... more