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Trial results show that immunizing children against the flu can significantly protect the wider community

CDC and the American College Health Association urge students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated against H1N1 in letter to colleges and universities.

CDC Advisory Committee Recommends Flu Vaccination for All People Ages 6 Months and Older During 2010-2011 Flu Season.

CDC Advisory Committee Recommends Flu Vaccination for All People Ages 6 Months and Older During 2010-2011 Flu Season

Key FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Inclusion of 2009 H1N1 Strain in the 2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Secretary Sebelius Discusses H1N1 Response and Efforts to Strengthen Health Preparedness.

On Thursday, January 7, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and the Surgeon General of the United States Regina Benjamin visited a school-based vaccination clinic in Arlington, Virginia.

I'm Luke Duvall, H1N1 survivor, and here's my story.

As part of our outreach efforts, Secretary Sebelius announced a new Facebook application called "I'm a Flu Fighter."

By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services

Guest blog by Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General

A look back - and forward - at our response to H1N1

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius promotes the H1N1 vaccine online and at the College Bowl games.

Provider groups send letter to the American people emphasizing that the H1N1 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect against the flu

MTV’s Alexa Chung spreads the word about H1N1.

The last thing a parent wants to hear is that their child is sick. Luckily, there are many steps parents can take to prevent their kids from coming down with the flu.

Traveling this holiday season? Here are some useful tips to staying healthy.

Vaccine supplies open to all Americans and HHS Secretary gets vaccinated

PSAs encourage kids and parents to get vaccinated.

Nearly 1 in 6 Americans (or about 15 percent of the country) have been infected by the H1N1 flu virus.

Businesses can play an important role in protecting our community against the spread of H1N1.

Good window of opportunity to get vaccinated as supplies grow.

HHS teams up with the Ad Council to launch new PSA campaign  about the importance of getting an H1N1 vaccine.

Additional shipments of children’s antiviral medicine Tamiflu arriving at pharmacies across the country.

Video features mothers, pregnant women, students and others talking about why they chose to get the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine.

See a state-by-state breakdown of where H1N1 vaccine has been allocated across the United States.

The facts about the voluntary hold of limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine used only in Canada.

New cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility is an important step forward in expanding our domestic influenza vaccine manufacturing capability

Simple steps to stay healthy and flu-free

Healthday News reporter Serena Gordon has asthma. Then she caught the flu.

Episode explores the science behind flu vaccinations.

NIAID trial results show H1N1 vaccine is safe and effective

Case Counts, Deaths, and Hospitalizations will be Higher Based on New Model

In letter to state and local health officers, Dr. Frieden urges importance of ensuring H1N1 vaccine distribution is targeted to priority groups

New contracts are aimed at helping to meet the potential need for IV medications to combat the H1N1 virus

11 million more doses available today than last Friday; States and localities working to get vaccine to at-risk groups

Read more on federal effort to monitor 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine safety

Sebelius talked with parents and children, thanked health care workers and volunteers at H1N1 vaccination clinics this weekend

Find out about giving Tamiflu to your child and get tips for helping your child take the medicine

Read the White House Blog Post about Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines for the First Family

Peramivir Can Help Certain Patients Who Are Hospitalized with Flu Symptoms

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research worked with the Henson Company and its partners to create a special episode of PBS KIDS' "Sid the Science Kid," in which Sid explores the science behind flu vaccinations.

Health care providers urged to treat flu symptoms with antivirals

People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Are at High Risk for Serious Flu Complications

New “Pregnant Women and the Flu” webpage answers your questions

The FDA urges consumers to only purchase FDA-approved products from licensed pharmacies located in the United States.

Get the facts about the 2009 H1N1 vaccine

Do you want to know more about the H1N1 vaccine?

9.8 million doses available for states- 5.8 million doses ordered

Read the latest on H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution from the October 9^th CDC briefing.

Download our new flu essentials one-pagers and share with friends, family members and people in your community.

Secretary Sebelius tours H1N1 clinical trial site at St. Louis University.

Find out the facts about the federal H1N1 vaccination program.

Dr. John Clarke, the “hip hop doc,” was voted the winner of the H1N1 PSA Contest.

It is the “one stop” for flu information featuring critical, current information on seasonal and H1N1 flu. 

Hey Parents! Flu season is coming early this year. So what can you do to keep your kids healthy? Read on for 5 quick tips…