Health News
Sebelius trying to avoid swine flu panic
NEW YORK — Monday, Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke about the swine flu pandemic on the Today Show.
Do You Agree with The Obama Administration's Move to Lessen Federal Penalties for Medical Pot?
Tyler— East Texans Sound-Off on President Obama's new policy for federal agents not to crack down on people who sell and use medical marijuana that is legal in some states.
Flu vaccines running out
TYLER— Those wanting a flu shot might have trouble finding one; there's a shortage.
Combatting the flu
TYLER— What do you do when you have the flu? Experts say the best things a person can do is get lots of rest, drink clear fluids, and stay home from work.
Hospitals distribute first swine flu vaccines
TYLER— Hospitals and health care providers are beginning to receive the first shipment of swine flu vaccines across the nation.
Suspected Terrorists getting H1N1 Vaccine?
Tyler— Should suspected terrorists housed at Guantanamo Bay be elibible for Swine Flu Vaccines before the American People are able to get there vaccines? .
Officials working to prevent flu outbreak
TYLER— Officials in Smith County say they are working to stop the spread of influenza in county facilities.
9-Year-Old Tyler Student Dies From Swine Flu Virus
TYLER - School officials tell us, a 9-year-old student from Jack Elementary in Tyler has died with a case of swine flu.
Do you Think Illegal Aliens should be Allowed to purchase Health Insurance, even from the Government?
Do you think the illegal immigrants should be allowed to purchase health care insurance-even if it's from the government? A group of Democrats wants to include illegal aliens in the overhaul bill.
Do You think There Has Been Too Much Media Hype about Swine Flu?
Tyler— East Texans give our News Partner: KTBB Radio and Host Garth Maier and earful on whether the news media blew the Swine Flu out of proportion.
President Obama Defends Health Care Reform
UNDATED—President Obama starts this week with his first speech to a United Nations general assembly in New York on Monday.
Baucus Health Care Plan
Washington, DC — Montana Senator Max Baucus released the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform bill.
FDA Approves Swine Flu Vaccine
As expected, the FDA has approved the Swine Flu vaccine.
Health advisors want HPV shot for boys
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health advisers say Merck's vaccine Gardasil, which already is used to prevent cervical cancer in women, should also be approved to stop genital warts in men.
New Swine Flu Guidelines
ATLANTA (AP) - Federal health officials put out new guidelines Tuesday that say the flu medicines Tamiflu and Relenza should only be used to treat people who are sick with the flu and at high risk for complications.
MDA Telethon Kicks Off Sunday Night On KETK
TYLER - Instead of going out on Labor Day, sit back in the comfort of your own home, in your most comfortable chair— with us! We'll be raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Labor Day right here on KETK, all day long.
Do You Think Politicians Should be given More Power when it Comes to a Swine Flu Outbreak?
Tyler— East Texans give our News Partner: KTBB and Host Garth Maier an earful when it comes to politicians having more power in combatting any potential outbreak of Swine Flu.
