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Friday, March 29, 2013  After nearly vanishing for the season, the flu has made a comeback. Influenza has peaked again for the second time in Onondaga County.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has received a flu shot to urge people to get the inoculations during a particularly serious flu season.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Health officials say flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly 10 years

Monday, April 23, 2012  It's a common misperception that the shots you got as kid will provide immunity for a lifetime. So which vaccines should you consider once you reach adulthood?

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet this year, now is the time to get one.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Has Fido had his flu shot this year? Did you know dogs can suffer from influenza, just like humans.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Did your runny nose or itchy throat make it hard to get out of bed this morning? With influenza season in full swing, going back to bed may be just the medicine you need.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  If you're a smoker or are exposed to second-hand smoke, get flu shot. That's the recommendation today from the CDC.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  We know a lot of you have questions about the flu, the vaccine and how to suffer through the season. We've compiled a bunch of tips and links to help you.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, there are concerns about the H1N1 flu. Some health officials are worried that holiday get-togethers could wind up spreading swine flu.

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.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  The Cortland County Health Department says it just received its first shipment of H1N1 Flu vaccine.

Thursday, October 08, 2009  Health care workers at St. Joseph's Hospital were the first in line Thursday to get the H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine.

Friday, September 18, 2009  The World Health Organization says global production of vaccines for pandemic flu will be "substantially less" than the previous maximum forecast of 94 million doses a week.