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Phishing for swine flu identity theft

This year, we have already seen ads for fake anti-viral preparations to protect you from H1N1 (swine) flu. However, we now have a new threat....
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Great American Smokeout 2009 - stop smoking today!

Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in the world. In Georgia, over 10,000 Georgians die every year from diseases related to their...
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Food storage after the big meal

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Once upon a time in the south, your grandmother would cook a huge meal at lunch (called “dinner” in the south). Once you were finished,...
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Maclaren Stroller Recall

Rumors are flying about the recall of Maclaren Strollers. The press announcement is expected tomorrow, but already, major news sources are covering...
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H1N1 (swine) flu – is it over yet?

People seem to be either totally unconcerned about this flu or convinced that we have “turned the corner.” Nothing could be further from...
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Vaccines and other treatments for H1N1 (Swine) flu

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The FDA has just released this widget (shown on this page) to help people figure out what kind of treatment is...
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Where to find a flu shot in Georgia - Part 2

The Georgia State Department of Community Health apparently jumped the gun on the H1N1 flu shot locator. The listed sites ARE the places where the...
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Where to find an H1N1 swine flu shot in Georgia

The Department of Community Health has a new widget for H1N1 (Swine Flu) shots so you can find available medical...
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Breast cancer awareness month - the story in Georgia

Just the facts are staggering: Cancer is second only to heart disease in the number of people it kills in...
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H1N1 (swine) flu – now what?

The vaccine against H1N1 flu has begun arriving in Georgia and steps are being taken to get it to the people who need it the most: Pregnant women...
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