February 26, 2010
Columbus Health Officials ‘Anticipate’ Third Wave Of H1N1
Health officials are warning Central Ohioans that they anticipate a new wave of H1N1 to hit; a wave that could be more dangerous.
January 09, 2010
H1N1 Vaccine Still Available In Delaware County
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.
December 21, 2009
Health Department Orders More H1N1 Vaccine
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.
December 02, 2009
Ohio AG Warns Of Swine Flu Computer Virus
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.
November 04, 2009
Licking County Resident Dies Of H1N1
The first death from H1N1 in Licking County was reported Wednesday.
November 02, 2009
Central Ohio Malls Take Precautions Againt H1N1
Area malls and big-box retailers are stepping up efforts to make sure their properties stay H1N1 influenza free.
October 29, 2009
9 H1N1 Patients In OSUMC Intensive Care
Nine patients at The Ohio State University Medical Center are in the intensive care unit with H1N1—including two pregnant women.
October 23, 2009
W.Va. Woman Accused Of Taking Swine Flu Vaccine
Authorities say a West Virginia woman has been charged with stealing a vial of swine flu vaccine.
October 19, 2009
H1N1 Prevention: The Fist And Elbow Bump?
Shaking someone’s hand may become old-fashioned overnight, as more and more people are taking extra steps to prevent sickness.
October 13, 2009
Healthcare Workers Prepare: Should H1N1 Vaccine Be Required?
The Columbus Division of Fire will hold the first of three clinics for its 1,510 members on Wednesday.
October 12, 2009
OSUMC Limits Visitors Under 13 Years Of Age
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.
October 09, 2009
School’s Absence Rate Increases With Flu, Whooping Cough
Worthington Estates Elementary School officials are dealing with high levels of absences from seasonal flu, H1N1 and whooping cough.
Local Hospital Becomes First To Enforce Mandatory Vistor Policy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital implemented a tough visitation policy effective on Monday as the H1N1 virus spreads.
Boy, 14, Dies After Contracting H1N1
UPDATED: Officials confirm the identity of the boy who died after contracting the H1N1 virus.
October 08, 2009
Children’s Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions
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.

