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Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Influenza is alive and well here in the Tri-States.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Western Illinois University is expecting an increase in the flu on campus in the coming week.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too?

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The cost of treating flu symptoms can add up much more quickly than flu shots.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The Pike County Missouri Health Department has confirmed a case of whooping cough in Bowling Green.

Friday, February 18, 2011  The flu is holding this family hostage.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Iowa health officials are reminding Iowans to roll up their sleeves for the swine flu vaccine.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  After weeks of shortages, swine flu vaccine is plentiful enough that nearly half the states now say everyone can get it, not just people in high-risk groups.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  This week's recall of four batches of flu vaccine will have little effect on efforts to vaccinate Missourians against the H1N1 flu.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  800,000 doses of children's swine flu vaccine recalled over concern about potency

Monday, October 26, 2009  HHS Sec'y Sebelius pledges there will be sufficient swine flu vaccine supplies for everyone

Friday, October 23, 2009  Health director Margaret Donnelly says she suspended the requirement because of a shortage of swine flu vaccines.

Friday, October 23, 2009  Polk County health officials have tightened the eligibility rules for the H1N1 flu vaccine.

Monday, October 19, 2009  Adams County Health Department receives more H1N1 vaccines

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  There's a double edged sword to getting your annual flu vaccine this year.