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Many Swine flu deaths linked to Pneumonia

Sep 30th, 2009

According to CDC, Of 77 people who died from complications of the H1N1 strain between May 1 and Aug. 20, nearly 30 percent, also had bacterial co-infections, including some caused by pneumococcus. Report also showed that 7 of the victims who died were

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More than enough H1N1 vaccine in United States

Sep 25th, 2009

Healt and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that there will be more than enough doses of H1N1 vaccine for everybody.

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Cold? Flu? H1N1? How can you tell the difference?

Sep 22nd, 2009

This year everybody is overwhelmed with flu. Even Doctors are worrying about the two flu strains, combination of these can make situation complecated. So, it is better to know the differences among cold, flu, and H1N1.

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Flu causes heart attacks but vaccine protects

Sep 22nd, 2009

Flu can help trigger heart attack, which may increase 35% to 50 % heart attack deaths during this flu season. But vaccine can prevent these deaths.

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Bishop creates unique WKU experience through animation and studio arts

Dec 4th, 2024

“Visiting Japan and Korea had been a dream of mine for a long time and to be able to do that while simultaneously studying in my future career field seemed like a perfect and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Fall 2024 Semester Comes to a Close

Dec 3rd, 2024

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Bussell finds a sense of community and support at WKU

Dec 3rd, 2024

“The Interdisciplinary Studies program has given me the flexibility to tailor my education to my interests, allowing me to explore a wide range of topics and develop a well-rounded skill set."

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College of Health and Human Services hosts ribbon cutting for Community Health Sciences Complex

Nov 15th, 2024

Western Kentucky University (WKU) celebrated the opening of the WKU College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Community Health Sciences Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house today. 

Faculty Spotlight: Travelsted presents research at national conference

Nov 14th, 2024

Dr. Missy Travelsted, DNP, FNP-C, PTA presented her research "Anabaptists' Knowledge of Newborn Screening" at the 2024 National Amish Health Care Conference.

WKU Mock Trial Team excels during Fall Tournaments

Nov 14th, 2024

Western's Mock Trial team boasts impressive team and individual rankings from their tournaments in October and November.

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