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Beacon News: H1N1 vaccines arrive on campus

By Jennifer Rodino News Editor On Tuesday, the Palm Beach Atlantic University Department of Health and Wellness offered students, faculty and staff the chance to either make an appointment or walk in to receive the H1N1 vaccine or the standard … Continue reading

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Beacon News: PBA works to prevent H1N1

Correction to printed article: PBA’s Health and Wellness Center announced Friday that it has received doses of both the injectable and nasal mist forms of the H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine will be distributed tomorrow, Nov. 17, from 2 to 5 … Continue reading

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PBA scheduled to receive 1,500 doses of H1N1 vaccine

According to Vince Diller, director of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Department of Health and Wellness, PBA is on a list to receive 1,500 doses of H1N1 vaccine from the Palm Beach County Health Department. Although Diller has been notified that … Continue reading

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Beacon Opinion: Oink, oink: I’m on the prowl

By Evelyn Ticona Features Editor On Friday, April 24 I was babysitting when CNN had the first images of civilians and the police wearing masks in Mexico City’s main square. “Breaking News! Swine flu virus has killed at least 68 … Continue reading

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Beacon News: Swine flu hits South Florida

By Luther Hollis Opinion Editor As the wave of H1N1 virus — commonly known as swine flu — continues to spread, Palm Beach County residents have become even more attentive to related news and ideas for prevention of the disease. … Continue reading

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There will be less H1N1 vaccines than expected

The World Health Organization (WHO) had predicted that companies would have the capacity to produce 5,000 million doses per year. Ensuring that poor countries receive adequate doses of flu vaccine will also be a challenge because wealthier nations have already … Continue reading

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