Check out Neon Tommy’s coverage of Swine Flu deaths in Los Angeles
Check out Neon Tommy's coverage of the swine flu deaths in Los Angeles County. (posted 11/05/09)
By Timothy Beck Werth

WLCAC Hosts Free Swine Flu Vaccination Clinic and Information Session
The Watts Labor Community Action Committee hosted a free swine flu vaccination clinic and information to the community of Watts. Timothy Watkins, the president and CEO of the WLCAC spoke to the need for information and resources in Watts, which has suffered both from severe poverty and high health risks. Hundreds of people arrived for the vaccination which is being offered to priority groups: pregnant women, children 6 months to 24 years old, health care workers and adults with chronic health conditions. The WLCAC hopes that they can assist the resident of Watts in making informed decisions for their health. (posted 10/29/09)
By LeTania Kirkland

Swine flu vaccine for the uninsured
Vaccines for the swine flu have started to arrive at doctor's office around Los Angeles County. The Department of Public Health will also be making vaccines available to residents without health insurance. Starting October 23, clinics will be set up in parks, community centers, and churches to reach high risk populations without access to regular healthcare. More than one million vaccines will be available to Angelinos and the County does not anticipate any shortages. (posted 10/13/09)
By Timothy Beck Werth

New Swine Flu Vaccine Debuts in Los Angeles
The swine flu vaccine, including a new nasal spray vaccine, is making its debut in Los Angeles county. Sarah Oestreich reports on what the L.A. County Department of Health wants you to know. (posted 10/08/09)
By Sarah Oestreich

Swine Flu panic hits L.A.
Swine flu is still a threat to Californians. There is one probable case in Los Angeles County. A CSULB student fell ill with what is suspected to be the swine flu. Test results from the health department will be available tomorrow. There have been more than a hundred cases of swine flu in the U.S., with sixteen confirmed in California. Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of public health, says the illness is still spreading. (posted 4/30/09)
By Marie Cunningham

Interview with infectious disease expert Andrew Curtis
The spread of swine flu just across the border in Mexico has made people in Southern California nervous. Are their concerns justified or overblown? USC Professor, Andrew Curtis, is an expert on the spread of infectious diseases. He discusses the spread of swine flu in Los Angeles, across the border and the media's role in the alarm. (posted 4/28/09)
By Brooke-Sidney Gavins

Swine flu
Swine Flu is making its way into California. At last count there were 11 confirmed cases in the state. Today State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell held a news conference where he outlined how residents can keep themselves and their children safe from the virus. So far no California public school have been closed to prevent the spread of Swine Flu, though two private schools have shut their doors for the day. (posted 4/28/09)
By Marie Cunningham