Health officials monitor cases of pandemic H1N1 flu in the Southeast

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Health officials monitor cases of pandemic H1N1 flu in the Southeast

The continued spread of H1N1 influenza virus this spring is cause to pay heed to upper-respiratory maladies such as congestion, runny nose and cough, says David Kimberlin, M.D., a preeminent influenza specialist who co-directs the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

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Flu Expert: Southeast Should be on Guard Because of Continued H1N1 Flu Spread This Spring

newswise.com — “Health officials are carefully monitoring a steady stream in the Southeast of cases of pandemic H1N1 flu, especially in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Now is a crucial time to pay heed to upper-respiratory maladies such as congestion, runny nose and cough, says David Kimberlin, M.D., a preeminent influenza specialist at UAB. If the symptoms are accompanied by a high or persistent fever, a call to the doctor's office is warranted. Also, it is still a good time to get the H1N1 vaccine, he sa” View full resource at newswise.com