H1N1

Health officials say four people in our state have tested positive for a type of the H1N1 virus that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu. Full story...

For the second time this month, UNCW is offering free H1N1 vaccines. Last week's vaccine clinic was open only to students. This time around, the vaccine is available to students, faculty and staff. Full story...

Seven more people have died from the swine flu virus in the last week in North Carolina. A Topsail High School student died from complications of the disease earlier this month. Full story...

As H1N1 continues to spread, Cape Fear Community College is working to help educate the public. Virus expert, Andrew Suddith spoke to a crowd about prevention, recovery and his research. Full story...

Brunswick County's health director reccomends pregnant women get H1N1 vaccine after county's first death related to the H1N1 virus. Full story...

Parents at a Wilmington middle school are upset because they were not notified when several students at the school came down with H1N1. School administrators said they are not required to share the information. Full story...

The H1N1 vaccine has arrived in our area. New Hanover County began giving out the vaccine today, but it's not available to everyone everywhere just yet. Full story...

The Brunswick County Health Department says there are no confirmed cases of H1N1 in their schools. Full story...

Flu season is just around the corner. The New Hanover County Health Department, and the county school system, teamed up Tuesday night at Eaton Elementary School for the first of three flu awareness forums. Full story...

A local man is hoping to win big in a nationwide contest about stopping the spread of H1N1. He is one of ten finalists vying for $2,500 and the chance to have their commercial air across the country. Full story...

Flu season typically isn't until later in the fall and winter, but this year, people aren't wasting any time getting their flu shots. Full story...

School health officials say a number of students have reported to the health center with flu-like symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control recommends treating any sign of the flu as H1N1. Full story...

Seventeen. That is the average age of those who test positive for the H1N1 virus. That is part of the reason why schools were involved in Thursday's meeting to discuss a swine flu response plan in Brunswick County<. Full story...

A few months ago, it seemed like every day a new case of H1N1 was discovered in a school. Now as public school is set to reopen, schools are on high alert. Full story...

The swine flu has claimed another life in North Carolina. One week ago, a 38 year old pregnant woman was hospitalized at Wilson Medical Center. She tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Full story...