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Spike In Demand Makes Flu Shot Hard To Find
The worst flu season in years has caused a sudden surge in demand for the flu vaccine, making it difficult to find at some area pharmacies.
CDC: U.S. Flu Season Starts Early, Could Be Bad
Flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly 10 years — and it could be a bad one. Health officials on Monday said suspected flu cases have jumped in five southern states, including Texas.
Drug Recall Could Rival 1980s Tylenol Scare
Two other drugs may now also be linked to the deadly meningitis outbreak. It has prompted a voluntary drug recall that could rival the Tylenol recall from the early 1980s.
CDC: More Than 90 People Sick With Meningitis
Health officials say they have now confirmed more than 90 cases of a rare fungal meningitis that has been linked to a steroid commonly used to ease back pain.
Peanut Butter Recall Includes Major Retailers
A company has expanded its recall of peanut butter and almond butter to include cashew butters, tahini and blanched and roasted peanut products. The recall includes nut products sold at Whole Foods Market, Target, Harry and David and several other stores.
Walgreens Offers Free Flu Vaccines
Free flu shots will be available for uninsured and underinsured Dallas area residents at local Walgreens pharmacies, starting September 19.
Cancer Now Top Killer Among U.S. Hispanics
Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the No. 1 killer among Hispanics in the U.S., and the rest of the country may be only a few years behind.
CDC: U.S. Kids Eat Too Much Salt, As Much As Adults
American children eat as much salt as adults — about 1,000 milligrams too much, or the same amount as in just one Big Mac.
North Texans Urged To Get Flu Shots Early
Temperatures have barely gotten out of the triple-digits and a lot of North Texans are thinking it’s too early to get a flu shot, but health officials disagree.
CDC: Nation On Track For Deadliest West Nile Year
Health officials say they’re convinced this will be the worst year for West Nile virus deaths and severe illnesses since the disease hit America’s shores in 1999.
DFW Family’s Foundation Fights Amoeba Deaths
On the two year anniversary of Kyle Lewis’ death, his family is launching a new campaign to help save other from the deadly amoeba that killed their son.
CDC Says West Nile Up 40 Percent In 1 Week
Federal health officials said Wednesday that West Nile virus cases are up 40 percent since last week, and are on pace to rival the record years of 2002 and 2003.
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