From the Public Insight Network: How One Resident is Handling the Pandemic

The swine flu has been a highly publicized issue for several months, and many people have taken measures to protect themselves from infection. We recently heard about the extensive measures taken by Pamela Jackson, a nurse clinician, through our Public Insight Network. She pays special attention to her diet during the pandemic, focusing on eating green vegetables [...]

Living With the Flu: A Living St. Louis Special - Watch the Full Episode

On Monday, November 2, KETC broadcast Living With the Flu: A Living St. Louis Special. If you missed the episode, it will be rebroadcast on Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. You can also watch the full episode here:

Searching for the flu...?

It’s funny to me that the word “google” has become a verb. When I don’t know something, I simply say, “I’ll google it and find out.”

So, I guess it isn’t surprising that when a new strain of the flu developed and people were unfamiliar with it that they began to google it. In fact, Google [...]

Sid the Science Kid: Getting a Shot: You Can Do It! — Watch the FULL EPISODE!

Getting a shot can be scary, for adults and kids alike. But it can be easier if you know you don’t have to go through it alone. That’s what a speical episode of the PBS Kids! program Sid the Science Kid teaches kids everywhere.

You can watch the full episode here.

Everyone’s favorite preschool scientist, Sid is [...]

New Missouri Toll-Free Number for Information About the H1N1 Flu

Missourians can call a new toll-free number for information about the H1N1 flu.
 
The number, 1-877-FLU-4141 (1-877-358-4141), will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
 
H1N1 Flu InfoLine specialists will answer questions about flu symptoms, when to seek medical care and the new H1N1 flu vaccine, now available at locations throughout the state. Medical [...]