H1N1 Flu Epidemic - 33 News - We Believe in This Valley

Flu season is back and the H1N1 strand is spreading rapidly.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that influenza activity continues to increase in the United States, especially among children. The CDC reported Tuesday that 54 percent of H1N1 hospitalizations occurred in those ages 0 to 24.

Below is a list of recent articles including facts and statistics for the H1N1 or swine flu. In this section, we will keep you up-to-date on ways to beat it, treat it and how to avoid it.

Flu Headlines

	V&M to build in Youngstown
	Two murders around St. Dom's
	First Cruze built
	Community Health Systems buys Forum Health
	Oakhill indictments
	Three marine recruits killed
	Downfall of Kelly Pavlik
	Republicans dominate the November election
	Obama Visits V&M Star
	LeBron's Decision
	Former Wilmington Standout Dies of Natural Causes Clint DeRosa, 18, was found Friday afternoon dead in his dorm room at Waynesburg University.
	H1N1: A Year Later Last April, H1N1, also known as Swine Flu, started making headlines around the world, and it wasn't long before the virus hit the Valley.
	Ohio's Top Doctor Urges H1N1 Vigilance During a visit to the Warren Health Department, Dr. Alvin Jackson said it's still important to get vaccinated.
	H1N1 Shots Offered Thursday in Boardman The Mahoning County Board of Health will offer free vaccines between 3:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday at Boardman High School.
	Health Commissioner: H1N1 Not Over This is National Influenza Vaccination week and health officials are asking those that have put off getting the vaccine to reconsider. Only one in five Ohio residents who are considered high risk received the vaccine.
	H1N1 Clinics, Tuesday, December 29 If you'd like to get a flu shot to protect you against the H1N1 virus, there are two places to go today, Tuesday December 29.
	H1N1 Clinic Open to Public Salem Community Hospital is announcing an upcoming H1N1 flu clinic that is open to the general public.
	H1N1 Vaccine Clinic in Columbiana County Residents can get swine flu vaccines beginning Tuesday in Columbiana County.
	Youngstown Health Dept. Offering H1N1 Shots The Youngstown Health Department is offering H1N1 vaccines to the general public.
	Ohio's Top Doc Stresses Flu Still a 'Threat' At a stop in Trumbull County, the state's top doctor said while H1N1 seems to have peaked across the country, Ohioans are not out of the woods.

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	Bagged Lettuce Recall Expanding The affected product is being pulled from store shelves due to threat of contamination.
	Jaws of Life Used After Youngstown Crash The accident happened Sunday night at the intersection of Hazelwood and Connecticut avenues in Youngstown. Video 1 comment
	Ellsworth Home Heavily Damaged in Fire The fire broke out just after 11:30 a.m. Monday. Video