Infants to young adults are among the most likely to contract swine flu and should be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus, public health experts say. But what about people in this age group who are taking immunosuppressant drugs to combat chronic health problems such as Crohn's disease, asthma, HIV and rheumatoid arthritis? The answer, according to doctors at the Nationwide Children's Hospital, is yes, but with a caveat: children and young adults taking immunosuppressants should receive the H1N1 vaccine via injection, not the nasal mist. ...more

November 4, 2009

H1N1 vaccines for swine flu are slow to arrive in Pinellas County and elsewhere. ...more

October 28, 2009

BOGOTA (AP) — President Alvaro Uribe has the swine flu and officials are contacting other South American governments whose leaders attended a summit last week with the Colombian leader, authorities said Sunday. ...more

August 30, 2009

Individuals living with foot and leg ulcers are being sought for a first-phase research study for a new medication. ...more

June 22, 2009

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March 25, 2009

The federal stimulus package includes important provisions related to the administration of Florida's Medicaid program. The stimulus bill provides a temporary increase in the federal match of Medicaid costs, which means Florida will pay a lower share for Medicaid services. ...more

March 22, 2009

State Farm Florida on Friday appealed stipulations that Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty has put on its plan to withdraw from the state's property insurance market because of the high risk of hurricanes. ...more

March 7, 2009

University of South Florida health sciences officials explained to USF trustees today the changes planned for an obstetrics and gynecology fellowship program that lost its accreditation earlier this month. ...more

February 26, 2009

Thousands of State Farm policyholders around Florida are angry with the insurance giant and can't wait to see the company leave. ...more

February 15, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty opened the door Friday for State Farm Florida to withdraw from the state's property insurance market, but only after it meets several stipulations. ...more

February 14, 2009