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Last Updated: 4:09 PM 11/06/09
Shipments of limited quantities of the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine began arriving in some Kentucky communities on Oct. 5.
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Democrats optimistic on eve of crucial health care vote

Last Updated: 8:48 AM 11/06/09
Democrats are expressing optimism when it comes to the outcome of tomorrow's crucial health care overhaul vote in the House.

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NIH official vouches for safety of flu vaccine

Last Updated: 8:43 AM 11/03/09
A leading government health figure says tests on millions of people who have received the H1N1 flu vaccine show that it's safe and effective.

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New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety

Last Updated: 9:04 AM 11/02/09
Independent health advisers will begin monitoring the safety of the swine flu vaccine Monday.

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Mixed reaction to Reid's decision on public option 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:41 AM 10/27/09 - Some Democrats are calling Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid's move to add a public option to health care reform bold and gutsy. (Full Story)
Health and Human Services Secretary: Ample flu vaccine will be available 1 Comment Last Updated: 10:36 AM 10/26/09 - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says vaccine for the swine flu virus "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line." (Full Story)
Senate bill may include public insurance plan 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:47 AM 10/23/09 - As negotiations continue on a Senate health overhaul measure, something unexpected may be finding its way into the bill's final version: the public option. (Full Story)
Production of H1N1 vaccine is way behind 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:26 AM 10/22/09 - Health officials are blaming the slow production of swine flu vaccine in part on an antiquated process that relies on millions of chicken eggs. (Full Story)
Full results show AIDS vaccine is of modest help 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:39 AM 10/20/09 - Scientists say further analysis of tests on an experimental AIDS vaccine offer disappointment and cause for optimism. (Full Story)
Clinics bombarded with people suffering from flu like symptoms 2 Comments Last Updated: 6:58 PM 10/19/09 - Precautions are being taken by just about everyone these days, as the concern over the H1N1 flu continues to grow. (Full Story)
Senate Democrats resume efforts to merge health care bills 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:47 AM 10/19/09 - Democrats are set to resume closed door negotiations today to finalize a health care reform bill with the aim of sending it to the full Senate this week. (Full Story)
Third H1N1 related death in Fayette County 8 Comments Last Updated: 5:46 PM 10/16/09 - Fayette County is reporting it's third H1N1 related death. (Full Story)
Health Departments in two counties gearing up to give H1N1 vaccine to public 2 Comments Last Updated: 9:31 AM 11/03/09 - Fayette and Madison County residents wishing to fight the flu this fall will soon get their hands on the H1N1 vaccine through a series of weekend clinics. (Full Story)
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