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Public Health In the News

H1N1 Update: Swine Flu Mutation Found In Norway

11-23-09 The World Health Organization has announced that three H1N1 swine flu viruses have mutated in Norway. | The Examiner »

Senate Committee Members Fault H1N1 Vaccination Strategy

11-23-09 Leaders of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee sharply critiqued the federal government's H1N1 vaccination strategy. | Vaccine News Daily »

Next-Generation Flu Vaccine Plant To Open In U.S.

11-23-09 Novartis will officially open the first next-generation flu vaccine plant in the United States on Tuesday, but it will be years before it makes its first vaccine. | Reuters »

CDC Warns About High Prevalence Areas of Diabetes, Obesity

11-23-09 The CDC has released two maps showing rates for diabetes and, for the first time, rates for obesity on a county-by-county basis. | Health Leaders Media »

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ASTHO Profile of State Public Health, Volume One This comprehensive baseline report looks at state and territorial health agency responsibilities, organization and structure, planning and quality improvement activities, and workforce nneds and composition.