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Massachusetts child dies from H1N1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:54 GMT

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that two more Massachusetts residents died in the last week of H1N1 flu. One of those who died was a young child.

NH child, 2 RI women die from swine flu

Frank Mallicoat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:21:28 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A child in new Hampshire and two Rhode Island women have died of the swine flu. FOX25's Frank Mallicoat reports.

Santas want H1N1 vaccine

Ted Daniel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:39 GMT

Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the swine flu vaccine.

H1N1 In Schools

Ted Daniel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:46:10 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - It’s only November and already 50 schools in Massachusetts have reported elevated absentee rates, and at least six have been forced to temporarily close because of H1N1 concerns. FOX25's Ted Daniel reports.

Boston man dies from swine flu

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:02:59 GMT

BOSTON - Boston public health officials say a 65-year-old man has become the first person to die from swine flu in the city this fall.

Boy gets 2nd chance at Halloween

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:55:27 GMT

HOLLISTON - A neighborhood comes together to help a young boy who had H1N1 on Halloween.

MA residents get H1N1 vaccine

Alison Bologna — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:45:05 GMT

GLOUCESTER - More clinics are opening up for Massachusetts residents to get the H1N1 vaccine. Lines are backing up at clinics in places like Gloucester where the vaccine for swine flu is available. FOX25's Alison Bologna reports.

H1N1 vaccine available in Worcester

Ted Daniel — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:20:03 GMT

WORCESTER - The swine flu vaccine will be available in Worcester today. High-risk people can receive H1N1 vaccinations between 4 and 8 p.m. at the Worcester Senior Center at 128 Providence St.

Kellogg claims H1N1 immunity

Jim Armstrong — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:15:19 GMT

Can Cocoa Krispies provide immunity from H1N1 virus? Some food experts are concerned the new labeling on Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies implies it can provide immunity from the H1N1 virus.

New Group Monitors Swine Flu Shot Safety

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:03:53 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine on Monday, an extra step the government promised in this year's unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.