swine flu

Remembering Carson: New fields keep memory of Woodbrook student alive

An architect's rendering of the controversial dug-outs at the new Woodbrook Elementary School t-ball field, built in honor of the late Carson Raymond (inset), a Woodbrook student who died l

Carson's legacy: Two events raise funds in H1N1 victim's honor

When Woodbrook Elementary School third-grader Carson Raymond died in October of complications related to H1N1, his parents, John and Jennifer Raymond, urged calm and anno

Remembering Carson: Parents of Woodbrook student urge calm

In the wake of Carson Raymond's October 10 death from possible complications of H1N1, his parents are urging other parents not to panic. PHOTO COURTESY RAYMOND FAMILY News that a local boy died after a bout with H1N1 has made headlines, but the father of Carson Raymond, th

Not Halloween: UVA hospital makes masks mandatory

The look favored by one woman when she fled Mexico in the spring will soon become de rigueu

Book has the flu

People flipping out about the swine flu, H1N1, and the worry that getting vaccinated might mean suffering from Gullain-Barr�© Syndrome mig

Who has swine flu? Maybe you do!

ACAC Day Camp alerted parents in June that a camper had a likely case of swine flu. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART In the months since it dominated headlines in April and May, swine flu has been quietly traveling the globe– and one of its recent destinations is right here

Mask mania: Locals prepare for swine flu

Timberlake Drugs pharmacist John Plantz says he still has masks. According to health organizations, they're best for those already infected. PHOTO BY COURTENEY STUART Forget the economy, forget Iraq, forget gay marriage or any other hot news topics.

Bad bug: Swine flu confirmed in Central Virginia

The Virginia Department of Health has now confirmed the existence of two cases of swine flu, including an unnamed Central Virginia woman. Neither victim required hospitalization and both are "recovering well," according to a Department release.

Epidemic escapee: Student flees flu in Mexico City

Nelson County native Laura Burns snaps a photo of herself in the taxi that takes her to the airport. PHOTO BY LAURA BURNS Laura Burns didn't realize how bad the <
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