Health officials are warning Central Ohioans that they anticipate a new wave of H1N1 to hit; a wave that could be more dangerous.

There is still H1N1 vaccine available and clinics set up, but there’s been a slight decline in some of the indicators the Health Department uses to guage how much flu activity is in an area.

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) submitted orders for 416,400 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week. The vaccine will be shipped directly to 1,913 enrolled medical providers in 88 Ohio counties, including local health districts, hospitals, and pharmacies.

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray warns that a scam playing on fears of the swine flu virus is spreading a computer virus that could lead to identify theft.

The first death from H1N1 in Licking County was reported Wednesday.

Area malls and big-box retailers are stepping up efforts to make sure their properties stay H1N1 influenza free.

Nine patients at The Ohio State University Medical Center are in the intensive care unit with H1N1—including two pregnant women.

Authorities say a West Virginia woman has been charged with stealing a vial of swine flu vaccine.

Shaking someone’s hand may become old-fashioned overnight, as more and more people are taking extra steps to prevent sickness.

The Columbus Division of Fire will hold the first of three clinics for its 1,510 members on Wednesday.

To protect patients, families, visitors and staff from the spread of seasonal and H1N1 influenza, The Ohio State University Medical Center is limiting access to patient care facilities by visitors under the age of 13.

Worthington Estates Elementary School officials are dealing with high levels of absences from seasonal flu, H1N1 and whooping cough.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital implemented a tough visitation policy effective on Monday as the H1N1 virus spreads.

UPDATED: Officials confirm the identity of the boy who died after contracting the H1N1 virus.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, visitation for inpatients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be restricted to immediate family members 12 years of age and older.