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• Emergency Physicians Warn: The Flu Is Not A Head Cold; Take Precautions Now
  Last Updated: 3:29 PM 11/01/11 - As cooler temperatures settle in throughout much of the country, the chance of catching the flu is going up.
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• Study: Flu Shot Less Effective than Thought
  Last Updated: 5:48 PM 10/26/11 - A new study shows the flu shot may not be as protective as you think.
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• Flu Season Arrives
  Last Updated: 5:48 PM 10/12/11 - The incoming chilly weather is a good reminder flu season is here.
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• Flu Shot Season Nears; Local Clinic Listings
  Last Updated: 6:02 PM 10/07/11 - Walgreens says they're giving out fewer flu shots than normal this year, but that's not the case in Winnebago County.
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• Flu Clinic Listings
  Last Updated: 6:21 PM 09/28/11 - Check out WIFR's online master list of Stateline Flu Clinics. Roscoe and Darien dates added Sept. 28.
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• Annual Flu Season is Coming: Get Your Flu Shot
  Last Updated: 5:45 PM 09/14/11 - New form of influenza vaccination this year.
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• Stateline Flu Shot Clinic Listings
  Last Updated: 11:48 AM 09/13/11 - Check out our online listings for flu shot clinics.
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• Monroe Clinic Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 4:02 PM 09/12/11 - Every flu season has the potential to cause a lot of illness, doctor’s visits and hospitalizations. To keep the community healthy, Monroe Clinic suggests everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated at an up-coming flu clinic. This flu vaccine will protect against H1N1, influenza B and H3N2 virus.
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• 2011-2012 Flu Season - The flu ends with U
  Last Updated: 5:54 PM 09/12/11 - This season protect yourself-and those around you-by getting your annual flu vaccination
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• Flu Shots Available at Many Illinois Drugstores
  Last Updated: 11:17 AM 08/23/11 - Flu shots are now available at many pharmacies throughout Illinois.
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• Free Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic for those With No Health Insurance
  Last Updated: 3:14 PM 01/24/11 - The Winnebago County Health Department, with support from The Bridge Clinic at First Presbyterian Church, is offering a special influenza clinic on Saturday January 29, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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• National Influenza Vaccination Week: Give the Gift of Health
  Last Updated: 2:37 PM 12/03/10 - Avoid the gift your don’t want to get , or give this holiday season, by getting your flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 5-11, 2010.
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• Illinoisans Urged to get Flu Shots for Holidays
  Last Updated: 6:10 PM 11/19/10 - With the holiday travel season starting next week, Illinois public health officials are encouraging residents to get flu shots.
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• Flu Free Healthy Holidays
  Last Updated: 4:00 PM 11/26/10 - Protect your family by getting vaccinated.
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• Pediatricians Group Offers Tips on Antibiotic Use
  Last Updated: 12:27 PM 11/18/10 - The American Academy of Pediatrics says it's Get Smart About Antibiotics week and it's offering advice on how to avoid overusing these important medicines.
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• First National Bank and Trust Company to Host Flu Vaccination Service
  Last Updated: 1:07 PM 10/26/10 - On Monday, November 1st, community members will be able to receive flu shots at First National Bank and Trust Company’s Roscoe and Rockton locations.
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• Flu Clinics Held in Boone County
  Last Updated: 11:27 AM 10/18/10 - Arranging for a flu shot is made a little easier for folks in Boone County.
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• Flu Shots are Here
  Last Updated: 11:37 AM 10/01/10 - With colder weather of course comes flu season. And the Stephenson County Health Department talk about the season ahead.
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• Boone Co. Flu Vaccination Clinics Start Oct. 4
  Last Updated: 2:54 PM 09/28/10 - The Boone Co. Health Dept. scheduled six public flu clinics.
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• Illinois Takes Stock as Swine Flu Death Hit 100
  Last Updated: 9:36 AM 06/01/10 - (AP) -- Health officials say swine flu is on its last legs in Illinois, but the virus is still circulating and could return.
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• Winnebago Opens New Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 1:08 PM 02/05/10 - Health department offers new chances for H1N1 shots and for heart-related blood work.
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• H1N1 Shots for Ogle Co.
  Last Updated: 5:29 PM 01/29/10 - Free vaccination shots to prevent H1N1 will be available this month in Ogle County. Here's the schedule for the month ...
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• Wiconsin Clinic Lifts Visitor Restrictions
  Last Updated: 3:26 PM 01/29/10 - Monroe Clinic repeals policies meant to protect against H1N1 flu.
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• Hospitals Reduce H1N1-Related Restrictions
  Last Updated: 5:08 PM 01/26/10 - Local hospitals lift restrictions on young visitors and those who could spread the flu.
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• Machesney Park Gets H1N1 Clinic
  Last Updated: 2:03 PM 07/23/10 - County health department opens one-day flu clinic in Machesney Park.
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• Stephenson County Continues Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 3:16 PM 07/23/10 - Health department offers new chances for H1N1 vaccinations.
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• Flu Shots Still Available for Winnebago County
  Last Updated: 12:58 PM 01/22/10 - Health Department still has vaccine for local residents.
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• Ogle County Offers Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 1:16 PM 01/21/10 - Three more chances for county residents to get H1N1 vaccine.
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• Winnebago County Opens New H1N1 Clinics
  Last Updated: 3:12 PM 07/22/10 - Vaccines still available for those who want protection from H1N1 and seasonal flu.
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• Illinois Reports 3 New H1N1 Deaths
  Last Updated: 10:31 AM 01/08/10 - (AP) -- Illinois health officials are reporting three new deaths and 67 new hospitalizations linked to the swine flu virus.
• Winnebago County Launches New Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 3:12 PM 07/22/10 - County Health Department celebrates flu awareness week with more flu shot clinics.
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• Ogle County Adds New H1N1 Clinics
  Last Updated: 11:39 AM 01/06/10 - Residents in Ogle County have more chances to get H1N1 vaccine and seasonal flu shots.
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• State Reports 4 New H1N1 Deaths
  Last Updated: 1:54 PM 12/31/09 - Officials' latest report puts total at 83 for swine flu deaths in Illinois.
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• Stephenson County Opens New Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 3:16 PM 07/23/10 - New supplies of flu shots arrive in January for Stephenson County residents.
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• Ogle County Launches Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 11:39 AM 01/06/10 - Flu shots available in January for Ogle County residents.
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• Winnebago County Opens New Flu Clinics
  Last Updated: 3:12 PM 07/22/10 - New H1N1 vaccines coming soon for residents in Winnebago County.
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• Winnebago County Offers H1N1 Vaccines to All
  Last Updated: 10:42 AM 12/17/09 - H1N1 flu vaccine now available for all Winnebago County residents.
• Ogle County Flu Vaccines
  Last Updated: 1:44 PM 12/28/09 - The Ogle County Health Department announces dates and times for H1N1 vaccinations for the general population.
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• Boone Co. Health Department Schedules Community H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
  Last Updated: 1:02 PM 07/23/10 - The lifting of restrictions open the immunizations to more people.
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• State Restrictions Lift On Swine Flu Shots
  Last Updated: 11:04 AM 12/15/09 - CHICAGO (AP) -- Doctors in Illinois can now offer swine flu shots to Illinoisans without high-risk conditions, with state health officials' blessing.
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• Call Ahead for New Flu Shot Clinics
  Last Updated: 11:44 AM 12/04/09 - Want a flu shot? Winnebago County will now take your order.
• Stephenson County Offers Free Shots
  Last Updated: 3:16 PM 07/23/10 - Free shots available for at-risk residents in Stephenson County.
• Medical Experts Added to Flu Hotline
  Last Updated: 11:27 AM 12/03/09 - Medical professionals will now field questions on H1N1.
• Swine Flu-Vaccine Recalled in Canada
  Last Updated: 12:31 PM 11/24/09 - LONDON (AP) -- The pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline says it has advised medical staff in Canada to not use one batch of swine flu vaccine for fear it may trigger life-threatening allergic reactions.
• Tips for Avoiding Holiday Flu
  Last Updated: 2:51 PM 11/23/09 - Avoid the flu, not Grandma, this holiday season with basic hygiene.
• H1N1 Virus Strikes Illinois, 45 Other U.S. States
  Last Updated: 9:44 PM 11/18/09 - Forty-six states, including Illinois, are reporting people falling ill from the H1N1 virus.
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• H1N1 Misconceptions
  Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/13/09 - 23 News clears up misconceptions about the H1N1 virus and vaccine.
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• Rock County H1N1 Clinics
  Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/13/09 - The Rock County Health Department will host H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics in Janesville and Beloit.
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• Consumer Warning About Fake Flu Products Sold Online
  Last Updated: 2:43 PM 11/13/09 - Chicago- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged Illinois consumers to be caution of online-sales pitches for products that claim to prevent or cure the H1N1 virus.
• Madigan Warns of H1N1 Scam
  Last Updated: 12:04 PM 11/10/09 - State Attorney General urges consumers to avoid fraudlent flu cures online.

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Know what to do and when to prevent the flu. Learn more from valuable resources from Flu.gov.

* Information for People with Asthma (PDF)

* Information for People with Diabetes or Who Have a Weakened Immune System (PDF)

* Information for Doctors and Other Health Care Providers (PDF)

* Emergency Warning Signs (PDF)

* Information for Everyone (PDF)

* Information for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children (PDF)

* Information for Pregnant Women (PDF)

* 10 Ways You Can Stay Healthy at Work (PDF)

* Who’s at High Risk for Complications? (PDF)

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