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  1. 1,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine available Sunday at Vallejo clinicRead the original story

    9 min ago | Vallejo Times-Herald

    Touro University, in conjunction with the Solano County Department of Public Health, will administer 1,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine beginning at noon Sunday at 250 Georgia St.

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Vallejo, CA, Solano County, CA, Medicine, Influenza

  2. 'Appearance of impropriety' taints Aetna TRICARE bidRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Tacoma News Tribune

    Aetna Government Health Plans of Hartford, Conn., appears to have gained an unfair advantage in competing for TRICARE's North Region support contract, valued at $16.7 billion, by hiring a former chief of staff at TRICARE headquarters to help the company draft its winning proposal.

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  3. Gallery: H1N1 vaccinations across CanadaRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Oct 27 | Canada.com

    Canadians line up, roll up their sleeves, close their eyes and think good thoughts as H1N1 needles find veins across the country.

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Medicine, Influenza, Windsor, ON, Tecumseh (Windsor, ON), Canada, Ontario

  4. Helpful HintsRead the original story

    11 min ago | Arkansas Online

    The truth is that small dogs and large dogs age at different rates. Small dogs will actually live much longer than theirbigger canine friends ... some toy breeds can live up to 20 years.

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  5. Barcelona pair Abidal, Toure hit by swine fluRead the original story

    12 min ago | Tribalfootball

    ... d that Toure was also suffering from it. "The medical services are working following the protocols established by the health department isolating the players, carrying out symptomatic treatment and giving appropriate hygienic measures."

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

  6. Lives Lived: Joan LoveRead the original story w/Photo

    12 min ago | The Union

    Joan Margaret Love died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 15, in Arizona of metastatic lung cancer.

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  7. Coming Soon: Medicaid at 6 Day Dental & OrthodonticsRead the original story

    12 min ago | PR.com

    ... BlueShield, Careington, Cigna, Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier, Guardian, Principal, United Concordia, United Health Care Orthodontic: Aetna, Ameritas, Assurant/DHA, BlueCross BlueShield, Careington, Cigna, Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental ...

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    Related Topix: Orthodontics, Medicaid, Coppell, TX, Dentistry, Medicine, Dentistry

  8. Flores convinced of Aguero Atletico Madrid commitmentRead the original story

    12 min ago | Tribalfootball

    Aguero has been continually linked with a move away from the Rojiblancos, with Chelsea among those ready to table a A 40million bid during the forthcoming January transfer window.

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    Related Topix: Sports, World Soccer, Atletico Madrid, More Sports

  9. The Twilight Saga: New MoonRead the original story

    13 min ago | NewsCountry973

    "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," also known as "Twilight: The Squeakquel," is actually pretty good - a tick better than the first "Twilight," which wasn't bad, either.

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    Related Topix: The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Twilight, New Moon, Adventure, Musical Movies, Movies, Entertainment

  10. Wish comes true for Leicestershire children as trip to Lapland goes aheadRead the original story

    13 min ago | This Is Leicestershire

    A magical day trip to Lapland for dozens of seriously-ill children will go ahead despite fears the charity behind the outing would be forced to cancel.

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    Related Topix: Market Harborough, England, Leicestershire County, England, World News, England, United Kingdom, Northamptonshire County, England, Harborough, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

  11. Leicester school hit by swine flu outbreakRead the original story w/Photo

    13 min ago | This Is Leicestershire

    ... Leicester. Staff were also immunised and parents were offered the injection to help protect the youngsters. Public health officials said children with special needs were more at risk from developing serious, and in some cases, life-threatening ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Leicestershire County, England, World News, England, United Kingdom, Leicester, England, United Kingdom

  12. AMA warns against swine flu complacencyRead the original story

    13 min ago | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    The Australian Medical Association is warning against complacency when it comes to swine flu and is urging more people to get vaccinated.

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

  13. Vitamin supplements complicate cancer treatmentsRead the original story

    13 min ago | Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    New research shows there can be problems for people who mix complementary vitamins and supplements with standard medical treatments.

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    Related Topix: Cancer

  14. WHO probes mutant strainRead the original story

    14 min ago | Ottawa Sun

    The World Health Organization said yesterday it is investigating samples of variant swine flu linked to two deaths and one severe case in Norway, but that so far the significance of the mutation is unclear.

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Sports

  15. Province breathes easier with ventilatorsRead the original story

    14 min ago | Ottawa Sun

    Ontario's Health Ministry showed off some of the ventilators that it has delivered to hospitals across the province yesterday.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Sports

  16. Turkey Bowl Championship highlights brothers' life-saving bondRead the original story

    15 min ago | The Garland News

    Turkey Bowl Championship highlights brothers' life-saving bond Brothers Isaiah Forman, 9, and Xavier, 8, share a bond that goes deeper than that enjoyed by most siblings.

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  17. Post a CommentRead the original story

    17 min ago | Burlington Free Press

    Daniel Freilich, who is challenging Sen. Patrick Leahy in the Democratic primary, said Friday that Leahy should vote against the health care bill being considered in the Senate because it doesn't go far enough.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Patrick Leahy, US Senate, Democrat, Wilmington, VT, Bernard Sanders, Health Insurance

  18. Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Discusses Seasonal Affective DisorderRead the original story

    19 min ago | PR.com

    ... winter with the cheerful holiday season. However, winter weather can have a severe affect on our mental and emotional health. It is important to discuss this disorder and address ways in which people who are affected can prevent and overcome it." ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Chiropractic, Raleigh, NC, Cary, NC

  19. Does Every Little Gift Really Make a Life-Changing Impact for...Read the original story

    20 min ago | PR.com

    Beginning November 19, join World Vision and thousands of people around the world on the "Spirit of Christmas" tour as a team from the Christian humanitarian agency travels around the globe in search of the Christmas spirit.

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    Related Topix: Ethiopia Travel, Africa, Travel, World News, Ethiopia, Quito, Ecuador, Ecuador, Pichincha, Ecuador

  20. Cincinnati breaking news, weather radar, traffic from 9NewsRead the original story

    21 min ago | WCPO-TV9

    In less than a week the guidelines for two major women's health tests have changed.

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    Related Topix: Cincinnati, OH, Women's Health, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati