Vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Have you given any thought to protecting yourself and your baby against infectious diseases—like seasonal influenza and the H1N1 flu virus, an additional flu risk this year? It's important to consider vaccination part of your prenatal care.
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Special from CSMonitor.com H1N1: Without paid sick leave, workers won't stay home
Many workers choose to work if they don't have paid sick leave. Now, partly because of swine flu, 15 states are considering laws to make paid sick leave mandatory.
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Rest easy. When it comes to H1N1, your pet is safe
When the news broke that a domestic cat had come down with H1N1, many people no doubt wondered how vulnerable their own pets were to the illness.
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H1N1: protecting your child at school
Sending your child to school when you're worrying about swine flu can be scary, but you can teach them some simple rules to help prevent illness.
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Frequently asked questions about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine
As you are preparing to protect yourself and your family from the 2009 H1N1 flu, you may have questions about the safety of the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccines. Here are some frequently asked questions to help inform you about the H1N1 flu vaccine.
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3 grocery store finds that may help fend off H1N1
While no OTC product will protect you or your family 100% from coming down with H1N1, there are a few grocery store finds that may help you ward it off.
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What H1N1 might cost you and your family
Are you ready for flu season? If not, you should be: for a family of four, even with a mild case of H1N1, the costs can add up to hundreds, or thousands, of dollars.
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