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Local & National H1N1 Flu Headlines
	So Cal braces for 4th day of rain, wind and weather 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:09 AM 01/21/10 - Yet another Pacific storm has been pounding California with heavy rain and snow. (Full Story)
	UN Chief says agencies gearing up to feed Haitians 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:23 PM 01/15/10 - The U.N.'S Secretary-General says the World Food Program is already feeding thousands of people in Haiti, several times a day, with high-energy biscuits and ready-to-eat meals. (Full Story)
	More rescues reported, including American found Friday in hotel 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:25 PM 01/15/10 - Rescue workers are still searching for survivors in damaged and destroyed buildings in Haiti. (Full Story)
	CDC: Swine Flu now widespread in only one state 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:29 AM 01/08/10 - Swine Flu infections continue to drop and only one state – Alabama – was reporting widespread cases last week. (Full Story)
	No more open H1N1 clinics at the Health Department 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:39 PM 12/16/09 - The Mesa County Health Department had hoped to give out 2,000 H1N1 vaccines before the end of the year but was only able to give out about half that. (Full Story)
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NEW: Question & Answer: Morbid Obesity as a Risk Factor for Hospitalization and Death due to 2009 H1N1.
This document provides updated information on obesity and morbid obesity as risk factors for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from recent studies.
UPDATE: 2009 H1N1 Flu International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of March 12, 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
UPDATE: CDC Estimates of 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths in the United States, April 2009 - February 13, 2010
CDC has again updated its estimates of the total number of 2009 H1N1 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States since April, 2009. The new estimates incorporate an additional four weeks of flu data from the previous estimates released on February 12, 2010.
UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010
During week 9 (February 28 - March 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 174 (5.1%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza.
UPDATE: Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to March 6, 2010
FluView reports that for the week of February 21 - February 27, 2010, flu activity in the United States was relatively low, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but is expected to continue for weeks. It’s possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal influenza.

U.S., Israel to try to heal worst rift in years
A dispute over new Jewish homes in a traditionally Arab part of Jerusalem quickly became a test of U.S. and Israeli commitment to peace talks and one another.
Clashes escalate in east Jerusalem
Hundreds of Palestinians clash with Israeli riot police as anger rises over plans for more Jewish housing in predominantly Arab east Jerusalem.
Haiti quake victims now face rape trauma
Women and children as young as 2, already traumatized by the loss of homes and loved ones in the Jan. 12 quake, are now falling victim to rapists in the sprawling tent cities.
Shark protection defeated at U.N. meeting
China, Japan and Russia help defeat a U.S.-endorsed proposal at a U.N. wildlife trade meeting that would have boosted conservation efforts for sharks.
FBI: No evidence U.S. victims targeted
The FBI says the slayings in Mexico of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate may have been committed by drug cartel hit men who targeted the wrong party.

Swine Flu Info

Know what to do and when to prevent the flu. Learn more from valuable resources from Flu.gov.

* Information for People with Asthma (PDF)

* Information for People with Diabetes or Who Have a Weakened Immune System (PDF)

* Information for Doctors and Other Health Care Providers (PDF)

* Emergency Warning Signs (PDF)

* Information for Everyone (PDF)

* Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children (PDF)

* Information for Pregnant Women (PDF)

* 10 Ways You Can Stay Healthy at Work (PDF)

* Who’s at High Risk for Complications? (PDF)

	The Facts H1N1 - Get the Facts from the CDC.
	Antiviral Drugs Options to treat H1N1 and the seasonal flu.
	Protect Yourself Protect yourself and loved ones from H1N1 and seasonal influenza.
	Get Vaccinated Find out more about available vaccinations and where you can get one.