Check this page regularly for updates on H1N1 "swine flu" and seasonal flu information in the United States and Central New York. Click on the links below for more online flu resources.
H1N1 flu timeline National H1N1 flu outbreak map U.S. Centers for Disease Control New York State Department of Health U.S. Government Pandemic flu website Onondaga County Health Department (315-435-5752)

H1N1 cases still on the rise in Onondaga County   
Friday, November 06, 2009
Since Onondaga County Health officials announced Thursday that they would open up swine flu clinics for children, more than 9,000 students have been registered by their parents to receive the swine flu vaccine.

Experts to answer flu questions on Action News   
Thursday, November 05, 2009
With flu season approaching, and H1N1 on everyone’s minds, Action News has gathered a panel of medical experts to answer your questions about all things flu-related.

Child H1N1 vaccine registration now open   
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Thursday is the first day Onondaga County residents can sign their children up to participate in H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine clinics at their local schools.

Swine flu causes concerns for families   
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
To help limit exposure to the swine flu virus, local hospitals are no longer allowing children under 18 to visit patients in the hospital.

House holds hearing on response to H1N1   
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
A House committee looks into the federal response to the H1N1 virus at a hearing today on Capitol Hill.

Western NY child dies of swine flu   
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Health officials in Genesee County have linked a child's death to swine flu.

One dose of flu vaccine working in pregnant women   
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Federal health officials say pregnant women get good results from just a single dose of swine flu vaccine, but young children still need two treatments.

Will the flu impact Election Day?   
Thursday, October 29, 2009
With flu concerns spreading, and people trying not to get sick, will some skip voting all together?

Onondaga Co. reports H1N1-related death   
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Onondaga County Health Department has announced that another Onondaga County resident infected with the H1N1 "swine" flu has died.

Paterson declares emergency over swine flu   
Thursday, October 29, 2009
New York Governor David Paterson has declared a state of emergency because of the rise in swine flu cases.

Oswego, Onondaga Counties offering flu shots   
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Oswego County Health Department tells Action News that it has received additional H1N1 flu vaccine and is accepting calls for appointments from people who are in priority groups for receiving the vaccine.

Businesses try to stop spread of swine flu   
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Across Central New York, schools are trying to prevent the H1N1 flu from spreading, but local businesses are taking notice too.