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Local schools distribute H1N1 vaccine

Bluefield (WVVA) – Mercer County schools are now offering the H1N1 vaccines to students, with parent’s permission. More>>

Va officials think reported illness has plateaued

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia health officials say the percentage of visits to emergency departments and urgent-care centers for influenza-related illness has plateaued More>>

H1N1 update for Raleigh County schools Video included

Bluefield (WVVA) - Educators in Raleigh County are taking action against a growing number of absentee students due to illness. More>>

Swine Flu: Local Coverage

More confirmations of Swine Flu in Virginia

Virginia health officials have confirmed three more cases of swine flu, bringing the state's total to 14. Two of the new cases reported Thursday were in the Central Shenandoah region. That district now More>>

Local preparation against Swine Flu Video included

Bluefield (WVVA) - As of Thursday afternoon, 109 cases of swine flu have been reported in the United States. Five of those cases were hospitalized and one death has been confirmed in Texas. More>>

PCH prepares for influenza pandemic

Hospital officials at Princeton Community Hospital say they have been preparing for a possible influenza pandemic for years and earlier this week they began to implement those plans. The hospital's emergency More>>

Confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Virginia Video included

Bluefield (WVVA) - Two cases of the Swine Flu have been confirmed in Virginia. The confirmation is creating concern across the Commonwealth. More>>

Local high schools protect against swine flu Video included

Bluefield (WVVA) - Ever since the MRSA scare a few years back, Pikeview High School has been taking extra precautions to ensure the health of its students. More>>

West Virginia prepared for swine flu, says Gov. Manchin Video included

Bluefield (WVVA) - West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin issued statements Wednesday ensuring Mountain State residents that the state is prepared to deal with the swine flu. More>>

Local preschool works to prevent swine flu

Bluefield (WVVA) -The number of confirmed Swine Flu cases in the United States has risen to 48, and although neither West Virginia nor Virginia are home to any of the 48 cases... More>>

Virginia prepares for possible Swine Flu outbreak

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia health officials soon will be able to test suspected cases of swine flu in state labs, cutting down on the time it takes to determine if someone has the disease. Most testing More>>

Inside WVVA

MMore H1N1 vaccine coming soon

The H1N1 swine flu is spreading throughout the United States and vaccine remains in short supply, but federal health officials said Tuesday that more than 22 million doses are now available, with more expected in coming weeks. More>>

Cold Checkup

Are you dripping, blowing, hacking and generally miserable? Does it seem like you've felt that way forever? Test the odds that it's not a cold, and find out what to do about it. More>>

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