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Flu season is back and the H1N1 strand is spreading rapidly.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that influenza activity continues to increase in the United States, especially among children. The CDC reported Tuesday that 54 percent of H1N1 hospitalizations occurred in those ages 0 to 24.

Below is a list of recent articles including facts and statistics for the H1N1 or swine flu. In this section, we will keep you up-to-date on ways to beat it, treat it and how to avoid it.

Flu Headlines

	Ohio's Top Doctor Urges H1N1 Vigilance During a visit to the Warren Health Department, Dr. Alvin Jackson said it's still important to get vaccinated.
	H1N1 Shots Offered Thursday in Boardman The Mahoning County Board of Health will offer free vaccines between 3:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday at Boardman High School.
	Health Commissioner: H1N1 Not Over This is National Influenza Vaccination week and health officials are asking those that have put off getting the vaccine to reconsider. Only one in five Ohio residents who are considered high risk received the vaccine.
	H1N1 Clinics, Tuesday, December 29 If you'd like to get a flu shot to protect you against the H1N1 virus, there are two places to go today, Tuesday December 29.
	H1N1 Clinic Open to Public Salem Community Hospital is announcing an upcoming H1N1 flu clinic that is open to the general public.
	H1N1 Vaccine Clinic in Columbiana County Residents can get swine flu vaccines beginning Tuesday in Columbiana County.
	Youngstown Health Dept. Offering H1N1 Shots The Youngstown Health Department is offering H1N1 vaccines to the general public.
	Ohio's Top Doc Stresses Flu Still a 'Threat' At a stop in Trumbull County, the state's top doctor said while H1N1 seems to have peaked across the country, Ohioans are not out of the woods. Video
	ODH Making Antivirals More Accessible The Ohio Department of Health is announcing a plan to partner with large retailers to make antiviral medications more accessible to the public during flu season.
	Warning Signs for H1N1 If your child got the H1N1 virus, would you know when to seek medical help?
	Reminder: Kids Need Two Doses of H1N1 Vaccine The Ohio Department of Health reminds Ohioans that children younger than 10 need two doses of H1N1 flu vaccine.
	H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for This Week Click here for an updated list of H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled in the area through this week.
	Niles Sets H1N1 Clinic That's Open to All With flu season in full swing, health officials said vaccinations are a good idea for anyone. A clinic is set for Thursday in Niles. Video
	H1N1 Claims Life of Local Resident A Trumbull County man becomes the second local person to die from complications related to the H1N1 virus.
	H1N1 Clinics Continue in Mercer County Hundreds signed up to get vaccine at clinics this weekend.
	Visiting Hours Back to Normal Humility of Mary Health Partners eases restrictions put in place due to the H1N1 flu.
	Mahoning County Wrapping Up H1N1 Clinics More than 14,000 total vaccinations have been given out by the county.
	Most Sample Flu Testing Shows H1N1 Strains Ohio health officials, who call the virus outbreak a pandemic, claim they see enough numbers to support their actions so far.
	Weekend H1N1 Clinics Planned for Mercer County School districts across the Valley have been vaccinating children all month. But those at higher risk from the virus in Pa. can get inoculated this weekend. Video
	PA Schedules H1N1 Clinic in Mercer County State health workers will be offering vaccines to those in the higher risk categories for H1N1.