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Sunday, August 19, 2012  First exhibitors compete on Tuesday

Friday, August 10, 2012  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a new strain of the swine flu has been found, and at least 145 cases have been reported in four states.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  For years, wild hogs have been a problem down South -- but the hogs have invaded Central New York and are now actively breeding in Onondaga, Cortland and Tioga counties.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  The World Health Organizationsays the vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective. But we're not completely in the clear.

Monday, March 01, 2010  Swine flu has all but disappeared in Onondaga County.

Monday, February 22, 2010  A 19 year old cystic fibrosis patient who came down with swine flu in November has lodged a complaint against Upstate University Hospital about his treatment.

Friday, January 29, 2010  "My best guess is this is going to take over the seasonal flu for the next few years," said Onondaga County Health Commissioner Cynthia Morrow,

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  College campuses have been particularly susceptible to flu because of the close quarters where students live and go to class.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Truckloads of swine flu vaccines are coming back to New York state, returned by counties who say the expected demand for the shots never happened.

Friday, January 01, 2010  Now that swine flu vaccine shortages are over, New York health officials are urging people who haven't been vaccinated to do so - as another wave of illness is forecast for the coming weeks.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Now that the initial shortage of swine flu vaccine has eased, New York Gov. David Paterson says all New Yorkers age 6 months and older are eligible to get vaccinated.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  The CDC and state health agencies are warning of a bogus e-mail that requires you to register for an H1N1 flu shot.

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 19, 2009  Health experts say evidence from countries which have tried, shows even the strictest containment efforts aren't stopping swine flu.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  With the recent threat of the H1N1 "swine flu" virus, Hancock Airport isn’t taking any chances.