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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say

Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline

At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says

Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months
CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts

Millions of Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Seven hours of rest a night is important for good health, expert says

1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say

Radiation From Medical Scans Soaring
Americans now get 6-fold more exposure than in 1980, researchers say

More Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon
22 million doses out now, and shortage should ease over coming weeks, CDC says