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Local & National H1N1 Flu Headlines
	Commercial pigs in Ind. test positive for H1N1 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:57 PM 11/04/09 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for the Swine Flu virus. (Full Story)
	Officials: Swine Flu confirmed in Iowa cat 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:53 PM 11/04/09 - The Swine Flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of veterinary medicine. (Full Story)
	Montrose brings H1N1 vaccine clinics to schools 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:05 AM 11/05/09 - This week the Montrose County Health Department will start its school-based H1N1 immunization clinics. (Full Story)
	Health Department making appointments for next round of H1N1 clinics 1 Comment Last Updated: 12:00 AM 11/03/09 - Another round of H1N1 vaccines have arrived in Mesa County and officials have announced the distribution group, dates and appointment availability. (Full Story)
	How to care for someone with Swine Flu 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:39 AM 10/23/09 - Since the Swine Flu outbreak hit hard in Mesa County, we've been hearing a lot about what to do if you yourself get sick, but what about caring for someone else while keeping yourself from getting sick? (Full Story)
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2009 H1N1 Flu: International Situation Update
This report provides an update to the international situation as of November 20, 2009. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to report updated 2009 H1N1 flu-associated laboratory-confirmed cases and deaths on its Web page.
Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending November 14, 2009
During the week of November 8-14, 2009, influenza activity decreased slightly in the United States as reported in FluView. Flu activity is widespread in 43 states. Nationally, visits to doctors for influenza-like-illness declined from last week, but are still higher than expected for this time of year. Flu-related hospitalizations and deaths have declined slightly, but are still very high nation-wide compared to what is expected for this time of year.
NEW: Vaccine Information for Clinicians and Health Care Professionals - Vaccine Dosage, Administration, and Storage
These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
NEW: Information for Vaccine Planners - Supply and Distribution
These tables for healthcare providers and planners provide information related to spacing between the two doses of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine for children 6 months through 9 years of age and for administration of 2009 H1N1 Vaccine with seasonal influenza and other vaccines.
New: Graphical Representations of a Generic Influenza Virus
These pictures provide a 3D graphical representation of the biology and structure of a generic influenza virus, and are not specific to the 2009 H1N1 virus.

Britain sees record rain, 'biblical' flooding
British military helicopters winched dozens of people to safety and emergency workers in inflatable boats rescued scores more on Friday following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain.
Forced DNA tests? Argentine law limits privacy
Valuing truth over the right to privacy, Argentina is forcing extraction of DNA from people who may have been born to political prisoners slain a quarter-century ago.
U.S. softens approach to Karzai
Obama’s top diplomats and generals are abandoning for now their get-tough tactics with Afghanistan’s Hamid Karzai and attempting to forge a far warmer relationship.
Suicide bomber kills 16 in Afghanistan
A suicide bomber killed 16 people in a busy city square in western Afghanistan, while near Kabul a powerful former warlord narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, officials said.
Prosecution rests in Amanda Knox trial
In closing arguments, an Italian prosecutor says Amanda Knox had a growing hatred for her roommate and killed her in retaliation during a drug-fueled sex game.

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.