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H1N1 vaccine still arriving in Oregon - slowly
Oregon Health Division says 40 people have died of flu-like symptoms this fall; Zogby Poll finds large number of high-priority adults won't get H1N1 vaccine.
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No fun: Experiencing H1N1 first-hand
We've all heard the warnings - and the hype - surrounding the H1N1 swine flu, but what's it really like to go through it? Unfortunately, NewsChannel 21 reporter Kelsey Watts just found out.
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At least 5,300 H1N1 flu cases in Deschutes County
State Health Lab capacity is overwhelmed, so only some hospitalized H1N1 cases being tested; Deschutes County estimates at least 5,300 people in community have contracted disease.
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H1N1 flu leveling off locally? Too soon to tell
As the H1N1 vaccine trickles into Oregon, have local cases of the swine flu leveled off? Perhaps, but health officials say it's too early to know for sure.
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H1N1 update: Local cases may have peaked
Hospital admissions for the flu appear to have "plateaued" in Central Oregon in recent days, meaning the peak in cases may be near, if not already passed.
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Madras hospital making changes this flu season
With a growing number of flu cases, and a shortage of the H1N1 vaccine, more changes are coming to Mountain View Hospital to help curb the spread of the virus.
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Madras hospital drops Halloween event over H1N1
Mountain View Hospital in Madras canceles this year's Halloween trick-or-treat event to help curb the spread of the H1N1 flu.
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Flu shots delayed, but clinics still coming
CDC says H1N1 vaccine figures are lower than expected so far, but more clinics coming in next few weeks; state and KTVZ.COM have Websites with latest info.
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Madras hospital updates flu-season visitor policy
Mountain View Hospital updates flu season visitor policy to curb the flu's spread and align with other area hospitals.
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Flu tips: Trip to doctor probably not necessary
State public health officials offer valuable tips about when to go to doctor - and when it's best to just stay home, away from work.
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H1N1: Tips For When To Seek Medical Advice From Deschutes County Health Department
As more people experience flu-like symptoms that could be pandemic H1N1 influenza, Oregon Public Health officials are reminding people of what they can do to protect themselves and others.
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Central Oregon hospitals limit visitors to curb flu
Informal guidelines become formal policy; no visitors 12 or younger can enter the hospitals, and all visitors must be immediate family members.
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More flu vaccine due in Oregon; patience requested
Some clinics have gone through early supplies of seasonal flu vaccine, well ahead of that season; H1N1 vaccine clinics expected to open next week.
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Hospitals ask public to limit visits to curb flu risk
Cascade Healthcare Community asks public to restrict patient hospital visits to immediate family or those with 'compelling need to visit'; children 12 and younger asked to wear masks, use hand sanitizer.
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Bend pediatrician seeing only H1N1 flu cases
Surprising news out tonight from a Bend doctor who says the countless flu cases we're seeing right now are, in fact, the H1N1 swine flu strain.
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Local health officials preparing for H1N1 epidemic
It's being called a global pandemic, but could the H1N1 swine flu cripple Central Oregon? Area health officials are taking numerous steps to try to prevent that.
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Oregon expecting plenty of H1N1 flu vaccine
As first H1N1 vaccine doses are shipped around country, Oregon public health officials expect there will be enough vaccine that widespread vaccination can begin around the middle of October.
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Oregon swine flu count hits 69; still none locally
As of Friday, Oregon public health officials had received confirmation of 69 cases of H1N1 swine flu; still none confirmed on High Desert.
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Child in UO day care suspected swine flu case
EUGENE - On Friday, a suspected case of H1N1 influenza was discovered in an elementary school-age child who attends the Moss Street Children's Center on the University of Oregon campus.
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Swine flu not stopping some from Mexico travel
Despite over 1,300 reported cases of swine flu in Mexico, one Bend man says he and family, friends have planning a trip for months, and there's no stopping the now.
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Central Oregon health officials prepare for swine flu
While no cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Oregon yet, the state is stepping up virus tracking, monitoring efforts.
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CDC confirms 40 U.S. swine flu cases; alert level raised
Governments race to avoid a swine flu pandemic as a deadly outbreak spreads through Mexico, suspected deaths top 100; U.S. declares 'public health emergency.'
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Latest local information on swine flu preparations
Here's information provided in news releases from Oregon and Central Oregon officials about swine flu outbreak preparations.
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Dealing with H1N1 while in college
Even if you haven’t caught the virus, it’s everywhere you turn. H1N1 is daily headline news. But before you hit the panic button, read this.
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Immunity to H1N1 may be broader than thought
The H1N1 virus that's sweeping across the United States isn't a total stranger to your immune system, a new study shows -- a finding that should ease the most drastic worries about the lethality of the pandemic.
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Cascade Healthcare creates flu info line
Cascade Healthcare Community recently created a flu information line for community members to call. The number is 541-706-7711. The information line is not intended to provide medical advice, counsel or suggested care, but rather information about the seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses.
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Oregon employers urged to take swine flu precautions
Oregon's Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) encourages Oregon employers to develop and implement procedures to control the spread of the swine flu.
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Swine flu basics: Info from Deschutes County Health
Deschutes County Health Services issued an updated list of swine flu information and answers to frequently asked questions on Wednesday.
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Key facts about H1N1
Everything you need to know on where H1N1 comes from and how it spreads to humans.
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