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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The flu season is in full swing, and it's not taking any prisoners.

Friday, September 14, 2012  The chillier weather in Amarillo have had some thinking about the fall and winter seasons that are right around the corner. But, there's one more season coming up that folks should also remember - flu season.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  As influenza hits its peak about this time of year, doctors are seeing that same trend for RSV in babies and children.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and prevention wants to remind everyone that the peak time for the flu season here in the U-S is this month and if you haven't gotten a flu shot, it's not too late to protect yourself.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  If you've made it this far into the cold and flu season without catching the crud -- consider yourself lucky.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is making its annual appearance in the Texas Panhandle for yet another flu season.

Saturday, October 29, 2011  A new study shows that flu shots may not be as effective as we once thought they were.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Fever, sore throat, coughing... all symptoms you could avoid this flu season with one simple shot.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  The World Health Organization declared the swine flu pandemic officially over.

Monday, October 05, 2009  The Oklahoma State Department of Health has established a statewide toll-free hot line for those who have questions about swine flu.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  The swine flu is considered a "mild respiratory virus" and acts just like seasonal influenza, according to local health authorities.

Monday, April 27, 2009  Here is a list of answers for frequently asked questions about the swine flu.

Friday, January 23, 2009  The CDC says some forms of the flu are resistant to the popular medicine this year.