SC hospital worker rejected flu shot, gets benefit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court. Full story
Wisconsin bill would ban mandatory flu shots
Wisconsin employers, including hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies, could no longer require workers to get flu shots under a bill pending in the Legislature. Full story
Swine Flu Found in Elephant Seals
The H1N1 virus strain that caused a 2009 swine flu outbreak in humans was detected in northern elephant seals off the coast of central California. Full story
Chris’ must read: Workers taking the most sick days
Tell the truth: How often have you called in sick when you really weren't sick? Blue flu got you down? My must read tell us which workers take the most sick days. Full story
Bipolar disorder tied to mother's flu in pregnancy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children born after being exposed to the flu during pregnancy may have a nearly four-fold higher risk of later developing bipolar disorder, according to a small new study. Full story
Bird Flu Cases Declining, Health Officials Say
The number of new cases of the H7N9 bird flu is dropping, health officials said today (May 10). Full story
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CDC joins the bird flu fight
The lethal influenza strain called bird flu is spreading in parts of China. NBC News' Erika Edwards reports.
Talking Numbers: Bird Flu & Impact on Yum Brands
A look at how a bird flu outbreak in China could impact Yum Brands, which includes KFC. Is the downturn a buying opportunity or has the bird flu make the stock sick?
Sanofi CEO on Bird Flu Fears
Sanofi CEO Chris Viehbacher shares his opinion on how China has handled recent bird flu concerns and what impact President Obama's budget might have on pharmaceuticals.
Deadly strain of bird flu has US officials on alert
The CDC is developing a vaccine for a new strain of bird flu that has already killed at least five people in China. So far, the strain, known as H7N9, has not shown evidence that it can be passed person-to-person.
Osterholm: ‘Public should continue to get flu shot’
Dr. Michael Osterholm, Ph.D. University of Minnesota explains it is important to get the flu vaccine but says it’s “not the magic bullet we have often been led to believe it was.”
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