Q. My 6-year-old received a Novartis swine flu vaccination last week. My 2-year-old is getting her first injection tomorrow from a different manufacturer. My question is this: If I am lucky enough to get them a second dose, do they have to be by the same manufacturer as their first dose? I am worried I will not be able to find the booster by the same manufacturer. -Cyndi, Orange County, Calif. ...more

November 25, 2009

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

Q. Why do some people die and others don't? Do they die in their sleep? Why can doctors not help them? ...more

October 27, 2009

Hillsborough County health and school officials are gearing up for swine flu vaccinations next week in several middle and high schools, though plans could change depending on availability of supplies. ...more

October 24, 2009

Frankie Jackson was all smiles late Tuesday morning while waiting for his swine flu shot. ...more

October 21, 2009

When cold and flu season strikes, auto-shop manager Todd Meredith's hands may end up in an engine to get a customer's car back on the road. The commissioner of the Central Virginia Basketball Officials Association, Ed Smith, may be forced to send fewer officials to a high school game. Health-care workers dedicated to patient care may have to be told to go home. ...more

January 20, 2008