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Not all receiving H1N1 vaccines are high risk

Though not all people receiving H1N1 swine flu vaccines in Chicago are pregnant, children or high risk individuals, city Health Commissioner Dr. Terry Mason says the goal is to vaccinate everyone anway. Vaccines are being distributed at six Chicago locations. Watch the WGN-TV video HERE. (8 views)... More...

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Posted 20 weeks ago

City starts H1N1 vaccinations, but supply limited

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As the city prepared to open free clinics to dispense H1N1 swine flu vaccinations at six City College locations Saturday morning, health officials cautioned that the supply is more limited than they had hoped and that it would be reserved only for high-risk population groups. (22 views)... More...

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Posted 21 weeks ago

City to offer free H1N1 swine flu shots at 6 sites

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Beginning Saturday morning, free H1N1 swine flu shots for city residents will be made available on a regular basis at six city college locations for the remainder of flu season. (113 views)... More...

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Posted 21 weeks ago

Doctors Say Common Sense Best Defense For Flu

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It seems everyone has ideas about vitamins, supplements and dietary aids that can help ward off colds or even flu. But do they work? An experienced Chicago osteopath says, for the most part, no. (151 views)... More...

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Posted 22 weeks ago

First Swine Flu Shots Arriving in Chicago

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Chicago’s first batch of injectable vaccine for H1N1 swine flu began arriving today. The city expects about 55,000 doses this week. That includes almost 40,000 shots, the variety approved for babies and pregnant women. Health Commissioner Terry Mason says more vaccine will come in each week. (246 views)... More...

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Posted 22 weeks ago

Chicago shoves problem off onto Cook County

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If you can't make it in Chicago, try Cook County.Here's a story about how the city's health commissioner, having reportedly messed up in Dr. Terry Mason this spring, flanked by Mayor Richard M. (61 views)... More...

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Posted 25 weeks ago

Terry Mason Leaves City Govt to Head Cook County Medical System

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It’s the first time that the county health system has had a chief medical officer. (253 views)... More...

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Posted 25 weeks ago

Chicago's top doc takes county health system position

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Terry Mason, who fought against obesity, joins the Cook County Health and Hospital System as its first chief medical officer. (80 views)... More...

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Posted 25 weeks ago

State says city only requested $4 million for mental clinics

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While city leaders say there are no plans as of yet to close mental health centers, the state and city differ on how much state funding Chicago requested to operate the clinics. (239 views)... More...

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Posted 29 weeks ago

Health officials pushing for more breastfeeding in poor communities

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More than 100 health experts gathered at Rush University Medical Center for a conference that highlighted the need for more education on breastfeeding among black mothers. (197 views)... More...

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Posted 32 weeks ago

Latest Windy Citizen stories about Terry Mason

Not all receiving H1N1 vaccines are high risk

City starts H1N1 vaccinations, but supply limited

City to offer free H1N1 swine flu shots at 6 sites

Doctors Say Common Sense Best Defense For Flu

First Swine Flu Shots Arriving in Chicago

Chicago shoves problem off onto Cook County

Terry Mason Leaves City Govt to Head Cook County Medical System

Chicago's top doc takes county health system position

State says city only requested $4 million for mental clinics

Health officials pushing for more breastfeeding in poor communities

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