The latest on swine flu in southeast Wisconsin
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Health officials make sure at risk groups get H1N1 vaccine Video
The Milwaukee Health Department says minorities are more likely to get sick with the H1N1 virus. FOX 6 Reporter Jennifer Reyes shows you who's at risk, and who's making sure they're getting the vaccine. more
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Three new swine flu deaths in Wisconsin
State health officials say three more people died this week from swine flu. The Department of Health Services says the deaths were reported over the past week in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Winnebago counties. more
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Swine flu deaths in Wisconsin rise to 47
Four more people have died in Wisconsin from the swine flu. The state Department of Health Services reported Wednesday the death toll from the illness has risen to 47 people since April. The new deaths were reported in the last week in Bayfield, Dane, Milwaukee and Polk counties. more
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Washington County reports low attendance at H1N1 clinics Video
Remember when we showed you people waiting in long lines for the H1N1 vaccine? Health officials are still urging people to get vaccinated, but lines at recent clinics have been a lot shorter. more
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West Allis resident the latest victim of H1N1 virus Video
West Allis City Health Department reports the first H1N1 influenza related death in West Allis. Medical reports list H1N1 as a contributing factor in the resident's death. more
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H1N1 mutation has health officials around the world on alert Video
An announcement from the World Health Organization is raising eyebrows across the globe. In Norway, the deaths of two people with a mutated form of the H1N1 virus have health officials on alert worldwide. FOX 6 Reporter Justin Williams brings you the details from the H1N1 vaccine clinic. more
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Milwaukee Health Department announces swine flu clinics open to everyone Video
The Milwaukee Health Department made an announcement many have been waiting for. H1N1 vaccine clinics are now open everyone, not just to target groups anymore. FOX 6 Reporter Myra Sanchick brings you from Milwaukee flu clinics. more
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11 swine flu deaths in Wisconsin last week
State health officials are confirming 11 more deaths related to the swine flu in Wisconsin. The Department of Health Services said Wednesday the deaths were confirmed in the past week across the state, bringing to 31 the number of deaths statewide since last spring. more
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