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Counties around the CSRA will begin offering the H1N1 vaccines, including the injectable vaccine for certain groups. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.
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- H1N1 Vaccines Available to Some, Not All In The CSRA
Counties around the CSRA will begin offering the H1N1 vaccines, including the injectable vaccine for certain groups. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.
- Season Flu Mist Now Available In Columbia County
According to Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker, seasonal influenza mist now available in Columbia County.
- Parents Warned To Be Careful With Halloween Face Paint
Do you have your halloween costume ready, yet? If it involves face paint, be careful. It can have a scary side that has nothing to do with the costume. Diane Lee reports.
- CDC: Swine Flu Vaccine Outlook Improving
U.S. health officials say more than 22 million doses of swine flu vaccine are now available, and they predict most Americans should soon find it easier to get their dose.
- Health Groups Plead With Pregnant Women To Get Flu Vaccines
Various state and national health groups are joining together to urge pregnant women to get flu vaccines. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.
- Health Officials Reiterate Humans Cannot Get H1N1 From Eating Pork
Officials say so far, one Minnesota State Fair pig has tested positive for the H1N1 virus. But, even though the pig had swine flu, health officials say it likely caught the virus from humans visiting the fair. Officials are also emphasizing that people cannot get the H1N1 virus by eating pork. Karla Hult takes a look at what consumers are saying.
- Let Your Body Do The Talking: How Not Ignoring Pain, Could Keep You Healthy
October is a busy month. On top of supporting breast cancer and domestic violence awareness, this is also the month to remember physical therapy. There are thousands of people who live in pain every day. But, thanks to some advances in physical therapy, the number of people who are able to make remarkable recoveries and continue to move on is growing. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe reports.
- Augusta Man Back on His Feet After Illness Leaves Him Unable to Walk
A bout with pancreatitis left an Augusta man unable to walk. He credits physical therapy with getting him back on his feet. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has his story.
- Artful Bra Exhibit Makes Stop At USC Aiken
It’s a colorful and creative way to “push up” breast cancer awareness…and to support research. The “Artful Bras” exhibit made a stop at USC Aiken on Tuesday. The 50 bras were made by the South Carolina Quilters Association, in Columbia, SC.
- Experts Warn Of H1N1’s Toll On Young People
Experts continue to warn us about the swine flu…an upcoming report from the American Medical Association describes a grim scenario for some patients. And, as many still hesitate to get the vaccine, scientists remind us of the toll the virus is taking in the young. ABC News’ T.J. Winick has more.
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