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Thursday, February 02, 2012  Authorities are worried about another Swine Flu outbreak following reports that two people died from the H1N1 virus in Reynosa.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Just this past week, there have been 85 new cases of H1N1 in Mexico resulting in four deaths while 10 cases have been reported in Texas.

Monday, September 27, 2010  The start of a new flu season has health officials warning people in the Valley to take action against H1N1.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  The CDC says it's important spring breakers get vaccinated, because a large number of students travel both domestically and internationally and that interaction can lead to the flu.

Friday, February 05, 2010  H1N1: Is it hype or truly a continued health risk?  U.S. cases have been declining since October and now one university expert is saying the epidemic has one foot in the grave.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010  The Texas Department of State Health Services will teach elementary school students how to protect themselves from flu Wednesday.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  Several H1N1 vaccines clinics are being held in the Rio Grande Valley this week.

Monday, December 07, 2009  An H1N1 vaccination clinic for McAllen ISD students will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at McAllen High School cafeteria.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  Health officials are warning the public about fake e-mails inviting people to sign up for swine flu vaccine registrations.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  PSJA ISD offered a clinic to those high priority students that could easily catch the virus.

Friday, November 27, 2009  A new shipment of the H1N1 vaccine has arrived south of the border.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  Cameron County health officials have almost exhausted their H1N1 vaccine supplies but are expecting another 7,000 doses sometime after Thanksgiving.

Thursday, November 12, 2009  More than 8,000 teachers on the Mexican side of the border are expected to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Emilia Hernandez is a mother of two who was in line since 1:20pm Wednesday afternoon hoping her kiddos will be the first to get the H1N1 vaccine.

Thursday, November 05, 2009  Catching the H1N1 virus will not make someone completely immune to the flu, health experts told Action 4 News.