Swine Flu testing not needed unless fever, other symptoms present
Mounting concerns about swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, are prompting residents to ask about testing - but tests aren't needed except for patients with specific symptoms outlined by the National Centers for Disease Control, says Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant.
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First case of swine flu in Georgia
Health officials have confirmed the first case of swine flu in Georgia. The head of Georgia's Division of Public Health said Thursday a 30-year-old woman from Kentucky who had traveled to LaGrange in west Georgia had fallen ill. She had been in Cancun, Mexico earlier this month.
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Oxendine: can your health insurance cope with swine flu?
Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine wants Georgians to be prepared for a possible swine flu outbreak by reviewing whether their health insurance policies will cover possible contingencies like hospitalization and prescription medications.
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Swine flu affects vacation plans
The international swine flu outbreak is impacting travel to and from Mexico, affecting vacation plans for many locals. ABC 27's Abbey Phillips finds out what you need to know if you're traveling soon, or are looking to travel in the next few weeks.
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Fla. has no confirmed swine flu cases
Florida's surgeon general says the state has no confirmed cases of swine flu but authorities are ready to respond if one occurs. Dr. Ana M. Viamonte Ros said Tuesday that labs around the state are testing or ready to test samples from sick individuals.
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Health authorities in Florida scramble to prevent swine flu
Swine flu is a common respiratory illness among pigs. Recently in Mexico, a deadly strain of the virus spread to humans. Now, health authorities in Florida and around the world are scrambling to prevent a potential pandemic. David Taylor investigates.
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The Florida Department of Health is ready to respond to swine flu
While no cases have been identified in Florida at this time, cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are an undetermined number of cases in Mexico reaching into the hundreds.
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