The latest on swine flu in southeast Wisconsin
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Milwaukee health experts remind public to get H1N1 vaccine Video
There hasn't been much talk about swine flu lately, but don't take it to mean the virus is gone. New cases continue to trickle in statewide, and health professionals aren't ruling out a potential third wave. more
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Medical experts warn citizens not to forget about H1N1 vaccine Video
Just because you don't hear about it as much now, does not mean the virus is gone. Cases are still diagnosed and vaccines are still available. FOX6 Reporter Justin Williams shows you why it is still important for folks to get vaccinated. more
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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... more
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Summary Box: Rise in worker health insurance contributions outpaces total premium growth
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Allergan to pay $600 million to settle Department of Justice probe into Botox marketing Photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug. more