swine flu


Remembering Carson: New fields keep memory of Woodbrook student alive Published on Oct 8th, 2010 3 comments An architect's rendering of the controversial dug-outs at the new Woodbrook Elementary School t-ball field, built in honor of the late Carson Raymond (inset), a Woodbrook student who died last year...
Carson's legacy: Two events raise funds in H1N1 victim's honor Published on Nov 5th, 2009 1 comments When Woodbrook Elementary School third-grader Carson Raymond died in October of complications related to H1N1, his parents, John and Jennifer Raymond, urged calm and announced plans to start a...
Remembering Carson: Parents of Woodbrook student urge calm Published on Oct 12th, 2009 29 comments In the wake of Carson Raymond's October 10 death from possible complications of H1N1, his parents are urging other parents not to panic. PHOTO COURTESY RAYMOND FAMILY News that a local boy died...
Not Halloween: UVA hospital makes masks mandatory Published on Sep 16th, 2009 26 comments The look favored by one woman when she fled Mexico in the spring will soon become de rigueur among unvaccinated UVA hospital staffers. FILE PHOTO BY LAURA BURNS As the flu season draws closer, UVA...
Book has the flu Published on Jul 23rd, 2009 8 comments People flipping out about the swine flu, H1N1, and the worry that getting vaccinated might mean suffering from Gullain-Barr© Syndrome might be calmed by reading this 2001 book by New York Times...
Who has swine flu? Maybe you do! Published on Jul 17th, 2009 10 comments ACAC Day Camp alerted parents in June that a camper had a likely case of swine flu. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART In the months since it dominated headlines in April and May, swine flu has been quietly...
Mask mania: Locals prepare for swine flu Published on May 4th, 2009 8 comments Timberlake Drugs pharmacist John Plantz says he still has masks. According to health organizations, they're best for those already infected. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART Forget the economy, forget Iraq...
Bad bug: Swine flu confirmed in Central Virginia Published on Apr 30th, 2009 14 comments The Virginia Department of Health has now confirmed the existence of two cases of swine flu, including an unnamed Central Virginia woman. Neither victim required hospitalization and both are "...
Epidemic escapee: Student flees flu in Mexico City Published on Apr 28th, 2009 19 comments Nelson County native Laura Burns snaps a photo of herself in the taxi that takes her to the airport. PHOTO BY LAURA BURNS Laura Burns didn't realize how bad the swine flu epidemic was until her...