Q. Is the swine flu shot or the swine flu nasal mist best for children under 18 who have sickle cell trait? Also my 8 year old has sickle cell trait and has to take a monthly shot for allergies to dust mites. Which swine flu option is better, the swine flu shot or the swine flu nasal mist? Also is it true that children under the age of 10 need to have a second dose of the swine flu vaccination? How much time should be between the 1st vaccination and the 2nd vaccaination for children under the age of 10? Thanks. ...more

October 30, 2009

Friday is the deadline to register for a workshop next week on swine flu legal issues affecting employers. ...more

October 28, 2009

John A. Fischer of Sun City Center remembers getting the swine flu shot in 1976. Although people in his age group are not currently being offered the H1N1 swine flu shot, Fischer said the Computer Club is taking special precautions to ward off all versions of the flu. ...more

October 28, 2009

Friday is the deadline to register for a workshop next week on legal issues for employers arising from the swine flu pandemic. ...more

October 27, 2009

You might have noticed the rattle in the chest of someone you work next to, or that incessant hacking of the guy in the next cubicle. ...more

December 23, 2008

February typically is the height of flu season and while there isn't an epidemic out there now, getting a preventive shot now can ward off any future ailments, health officials say. ...more

December 22, 2008

Get a flu shot for the price of two nonperishable food items — more if you're feeling generous — Dec. 15 through 20 at Bayfront Convenient Care Clinics in Pinellas County. The offer is open to ages 2 and older, and the food goes to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. ...more

December 5, 2008

The first order of business for the city council Friday: a shot in the arm. ...more

November 22, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG The first order of business for the city council today: a shot in the arm. Mayor Rick Baker and several council members got flu shots in council chambers and hope local residents heed their example. ...more

November 21, 2008

Business owners and consumers connected last week at the Carrollwood Area Business Association's Fall Business Expo. ...more

November 19, 2008