The latest on swine flu in southeast Wisconsin
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UPDATED: Flu shot clinics in southeast Wisconsin
Health departments in southeast Wisconsin are now administering seasonal flu shots and the H1N1 swine flu vaccine. 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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State officials allow health departments to expand risk group for H1N1 vaccinations Video
The statewide supply of the H1N1 vaccine is large enough to allow the state to expand the risk group of people eligible to be vaccinated. Milwaukee holds its vaccine clinic, and the city is ready to take on the added number of people now able to get the shot. more
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Racine holds its first H1N1 vaccination clinic Video
While some Southeastern Wisconsin communities are preparing for their second, third, or fourth H1N1 flu vaccination clinics, folks in Racine have been waiting for their first. Today, the wait is over, that is, until the early birds get in line. more
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Veterinarians warn cat owners to take preventative measures against H1N1 Video
A cat in Iowa has come down with H1N1 flu. It is the first confirmed case of the virus in a cat. more
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Many line up for H1N1 vaccinations at Sarah Scott Middle School Video
People are lining up for H1N1 vaccinations in Milwaukee. The city is holding another clinic at Sarah Scott Middle School, for those most at risk. FOX 6 Reporter Myra Sanchick brings you the latest from 13th and Highland. more
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2 more swine flu deaths confirmed in Wisconsin
State health officials have confirmation of two more swine flu deaths in Wisconsin. more
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Correction: Plavix story
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