The Highlands County Health Department has opened three free H1N1 vaccination clinics to the public. The department estimates that each clinic is able to vaccinate about 1,000 people. ...more

December 9, 2009

Q. I'm a female, age 61. I'm sure I had swine flu a month ago, and did not go to the doctor. Should I get the shot? Could I get it again? I don't want it again! - Patti, Land O' Lakes ...more

December 3, 2009

Q. My 6-year-old received a Novartis swine flu vaccination last week. My 2-year-old is getting her first injection tomorrow from a different manufacturer. My question is this: If I am lucky enough to get them a second dose, do they have to be by the same manufacturer as their first dose? I am worried I will not be able to find the booster by the same manufacturer. -Cyndi, Orange County, Calif. ...more

November 25, 2009

Q. What are the signals for swine flu? How could we recover from swine flu? What is the treatment of swine flu? - Muhammad, Kuwait ...more

November 18, 2009

a 38-year-old woman with underlying health conditions. ...more

November 14, 2009

It looks like more H1N1 swine flu vaccine is making it's way to our neck of the woods. As is always the case, some people are refusing to take it, saying there are side effects and that it's not necessary. This vaccine is no more dangerous than any other flu vaccine, and getting it can protect individuals, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For that reason, we hope people use good sense and get the vaccine. ...more

November 13, 2009

Q. I have emphysema. I do not get flu shots because I was very ill for three months the only time I took it. Should I consider taking the H1N1 vaccine in two separate doses? Also, should I ask for the one without an adjuvant? - Lucy, Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada ...more

November 11, 2009

Q. I have a 2 1/2-year-old and I want to know where can I get him the swine flu shot? I'm new here and I would like to know. Thanks. - Mikala, Minneapolis, Minn. ...more

November 11, 2009

The Pasco County Health Department will offer free swine flu nasal spray and injectable vaccinations to priority groups Saturday and Nov. 14 in Dade City, New Port Richey and Land O' Lakes. ...more

November 6, 2009

Sarasota health officials expect a crowd when they begin offering vaccinations at selected schools this weekend for elementary and pre-kindergarten students. ...more

November 2, 2009