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• Flu shot did poor job against worst bug in seniors

  February 21, 2013 11:08 AM

  ATLANTA- Health officials say this season's flu shot is only 9 percent effective in protecting seniors against the most common and dangerous flu bug. Flu vaccine tends to protect younger people better than older ones and is never 100 percent effective. But experts say the preliminary results released Thursday are... more »

• Health stories for Feb. 15, 2013 Play Video

  February 15, 2013 6:30 PM

  UNDATED - Here are today's 2 Your Health stories for Feb. 15, 2013 - A new study shows a new advantage for natural birth and breastfeeding, and it has to do with bacteria. The study from Canada says children who go through the birth canal get the first... more »

• New whooping cough strain in US raises questions

  February 7, 2013 2:53 AM

  NEW YORK - Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be vaccine resistant. Health officials are looking into whether that might be one reason why the U.S. just had its worst year for whooping cough in six decades. The new bug... more »

• Health stories for Jan. 30, 2013 Play Video

  January 30, 2013 1:19 PM

  UNDATED - Here are today's 2 Your Health stories for Jan. 39, 2013 - Timing may be everything when it comes to eating and losing weight. A new study shows people who eat a bigger meal later in the day lose less weight than those who ate earlier.... more »

• DHH: No shots, no school

  July 31, 2012 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Students must be up-to-date on their vaccinations when they return to school. Louisiana law requires children age four or older who are entering kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, daycare or Head Start programs this year must have proof they have received a booster dose of Poliovirus vaccine (IPV), two... more »

• LSU doctor gets $9M to develop pneumonia vaccine

  October 23, 2011 9:32 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- The National Institutes of Health is giving an LSU doctor about $9 million over five years for work toward a vaccine against a major cause of pneumonia in people who have HIV. Dr. Judd Shellito of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans - says pneumocystitis is the... more »

• Whooping cough makes a comeback

  September 22, 2011 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the CDC whooping cough vaccine is still effective but not for as long. Health officials push adults to get vaccinated against the virus if not for themselves then for the children around them. The constant coughing spasms and loss of breath is what... more »

• Bioethicist challenges Bachmann on vaccine claim

  September 16, 2011 12:31 PM

  PHILADELPHIA - A prominent bioethicist has offered $10,000 to charity if Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann can prove her claim that a vaccination caused mental retardation. Arthur Caplan of the University of Pennsylvania challenged Bachmann on Thursday over her comments regarding the human papillomavirus vaccine. The topic of... more »

• H1N1 vaccinations available

  March 23, 2010 8:41 AM

  The Department of Health and Hospitals is making one last push to get people vaccinated for H1N1. Dr. Marilyn Reynaud with DHH sat down with John Pastorek to explain where you can get vaccinated this week. more »

• Swine Flu claims another LA life

  January 6, 2010 8:23 PM

  Another person has died of swine-flu related illness, brining the state death toll to 41. State health officials say the adult female was from a four-parish region that includes New Orleans. 222,000 people state-wide have or have had the H1N1 flu. The swine flu vaccine is now... more »

• H1N1 vaccines now available to anyone

  January 4, 2010 6:25 PM

  The state health department says that swine flu vaccine is now available to anyone. Monday's announcement said people should call their regular medical providers for a vaccination appointment. Public providers can be found at the state Department of Health and Hospitals website . The Department of Health and Hospitals... more »

• 2 Your Health for Jan. 4

  January 4, 2010 5:47 PM

  Swine flu vaccines, the risk of diabetes for smokers trying to quit, and how volunteering may help seniors prevent frailty are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• Swine flu vaccine to become more broadly available

  December 30, 2009 11:32 AM

  Swine flu vaccine is about to become more broadly available in Louisiana. State health officials say that, starting Monday, the H1N1 vaccine will be available to the general public - not just at-risk target groups. Since October, the vaccine has been available to those deemed at highest risk for complications... more »

• La. received recalled doses of swine flu vaccine

  December 15, 2009 5:12 PM

  Update: The Department of Health and Hospitals just received word that Louisiana has received about 10,990 doses of the swine flu vaccine pre-filled syringes that have been recalled. DHH says that only 684 of these doses had been administered in state. Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses... more »

• Swine flu vaccines recalled

  December 15, 2009 10:40 AM

  Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about the recall Tuesday. It involves about 800,000 doses made by Sanofi Pasteur. The... more »

• 2 Your Health for Nov. 30

  November 30, 2009 5:44 PM

  A promising new study on the treatment of autism, oral cancer in women, the link between swine flu and pneumonia, and a new seasonal flu vaccine are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• 2 Your Health for Nov. 26

  November 26, 2009 5:41 PM

  An implantable cancer vaccine and the benefits of gingko biloba are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• 2 Your Health for Nov. 18

  November 18, 2009 5:46 PM

  This 2 Your Health report discusses Santas and the swine flu vaccine, a popular supplement that could raise your risk of cancer and electronic medical records. more »

• H1N1 vaccine at Southern

  November 15, 2009 8:22 PM

  The H1N1 flu vaccine will be available this week at Southern University's Baton Rouge campus. The vaccine is available for students and staff only, from Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. more »

• DHH expands flu vaccine access

  November 11, 2009 2:19 PM

  The Department of Health and Hospitals announced today they have expanded the list of eligible people who can get the swine flu vaccine. This now includes adults 25 to 64 years old with chronic health problems. DHH officials say starting tommorow, the vaccine will be available at all... more »

• Seasonal flu shots in short supply

  November 10, 2009 4:39 PM

  State health officials said demand for seasonal flu shots has been greater than expected this year, and it has resulted in mass vaccination clinics being postponed. The first was supposed to be held Friday at the East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit, but it's been cancelled. State Health... more »

• Parents can't get swine flu vaccine

  November 5, 2009 10:32 PM

  Even though seven-year-old Aubrey Picou is terminally ill, her parents have not been able to get the swine flu vaccine. Joshua and Emily Picou were denied the shot because they're over the cut-off age for vaccinations. That's despite the fact that their seven-year-old suffers from Spinal muscular atrophy type... more »

• Doctors expect vaccinations to increase

  October 26, 2009 5:37 PM

  Doctors have only administered about eight percent of the nearly 190,000 swine flu vaccinations that Louisiana has on hand. Some clinics are calling patients to let them know the vaccine is available and will now be offered to a wider age group. "We anticipate giving out twice as... more »

• Swin flu spreads, vaccines low

  October 16, 2009 8:44 PM

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says swine flu is rampant in 41 states, including the deaths of children, 86 so far this year. The CDC also warned because of production delays, vaccine supplies will be even more scarce than expected through this month. Delays in manufacuring the vaccine... more »

• 2 Your Health for Oct. 16

  October 16, 2009 5:47 PM

  How experiencing nature can make you nicer, and the difference between flu symptoms and allergy symptoms are topics discussed in this 2 Your Health Report. more »

• State to release swine flu plans

  October 9, 2009 9:54 AM

  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hosptials will hold a news conference at 11:00 am to discuss its H-1-N-1 vaccination plans. Distribution, availability and the ordering process for the vaccines will be topics of the meeting. more »

• 2 Your Health for Oct. 7

  October 7, 2009 5:48 PM

  A possible vaccine for smokers and free blood pressure testing in Ascension Parish are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• Swine flu vaccine comes to Louisiana

  October 7, 2009 5:37 PM

  The first batch of the swine flu vaccine is expected to arrive in the Louisiana on Wednesday. The Department of Health and Hospitals said 26,000 doses of the vaccine were being distributed to 50 pediatricians around the state. It's in the form of a nasal spray called FluMist. Children... more »

• Swine flu vaccine comes to LA

  October 7, 2009 10:19 AM

  The swine flu vaccine is making its way to Louisiana. The Department of Health and Hospitals expects its first 26,000 doses of the vaccine today. According to DHH, the doses will be distributed to 50 pediatricians around the state. Children ages two to five are the first to get the... more »

• 2 Your Health for Oct. 6

  October 6, 2009 5:36 PM

  A vaccine for cocaine addicts and the foods most likely to make you sick are discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• 1st swine flu vaccines coming to La.

  October 6, 2009 2:13 PM

  Louisiana expects its first 26,000 doses of swine flu vaccine on Wednesday, according to state health officials. About 50 pediatricians around the state will get the vaccine. The first shipment, which is a nasal spray, is targeted at children ages 2 to 5. Health officials say the injectable... more »

• Students get free flu vaccine

  October 5, 2009 5:55 PM

  Nearly 200 students got vaccinated for the seasonal flu today to kick off East Baton Rouge Parish Schools' free flu vaccine program. Nurses will give students the inhaled version of the vaccine, flu-mist, which students find easier to handle than a traditional shot. "We have noticed that from... more »

• First batches of swine flu vaccine arrive this week

  October 5, 2009 5:46 AM

  Vaccinations against the swine flu become available this week, but the initial shipments are so small that they're reserved for health care workers and certain at-risk children. Full vaccinations won't gear up until mid-month, when at least 40 million doses to fight the H1N1 flu will have rolled out, with... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish students get flu shots

  October 5, 2009 5:36 AM

  Starting today, students in East Baton Rouge Parish public schools can get free flu shots. Students who have signed permission slips will get the nasal spray form of the seasonal flu vaccine. The program starts at Banks Elementary and Winbourne Elementary. The vaccine will be given to every eligible student... more »

• Flu Spray to arrive next week

  October 2, 2009 11:11 AM

  Health officials say the first shipments of the swine flu vaccine should be given in some places early next week. The first 600,000 doses available will be all nasal spray according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An estimated 6 to 7 million doses are expected... more »

• Three swine flu deaths reported this week

  September 25, 2009 4:38 PM

  Three people in Louisiana have died from the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, in the past week. That's according to the state Department of Health and Hospitals. A female child and man from the Greater New Orleans area, and a man from the Lafayette area have died from the... more »

• Free flu shots for seniors at Baton Rouge General

  September 25, 2009 3:38 PM

  WBRZ and the Baton Rouge General will provide Flu Shots For Seniors at Baton Rouge General Medical Center's two locations over a two-week period. Flu shots will be available from 7 am until noon in Baton Rouge. The Mid City campus, located at 3600 Florida Boulevard, will give shots... more »

• E-mail warns against swine flu vaccine

  September 22, 2009 1:01 PM

  An e-mail is circulating around LSU's campus. The e-mail states that the swine flu vaccine is dangerous and could cause auto immune disorders. The contents of the e-mail also suggest that vitamin D3 is your best protection against the swine flu. The e-mail originated with neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock,... more »

• 2 Your Health for Sept. 21

  September 21, 2009 5:43 PM

  Flu shots for kids, emergency room visits, how aspirin can help fight colon cancer, and the spread of lung cancer are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• U.S. orders more swine flu vaccine

  September 21, 2009 2:31 PM

  U.S. Health officials have ordered an extra 27.3 million doses of the swine flu vaccine, bringing the total to 251 million. Officials also ordered 29 million more doses of the nasal-spray version of the vaccine. The news came after officials said children 9 and younger will almost certainly... more »

• Neurosurgeon warns against swine flu vaccine

  September 21, 2009 1:06 PM

  Dr. Russell Blaylock, a board certified neurosurgeon, calls the swine flu vaccine dangerous and unnecessary. Dr. Blaylock's beliefs regarding the swine flu are being circulated through e-mail on LSU's Campus. The e-mail states an ingredient in the vaccine "has been shown to cause severe autoimmune disorders such as... more »

• La. doctors to offer H1N1 shots

  September 15, 2009 5:22 PM

  Anyone interested in getting vaccinated against the swine flu should go to their doctor according to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. The instruction comes after the federal Food and Drug Administration approved the H1N1 or swine flu vaccine earlier today. "Individuals should talk with their health... more »

• FDA approves new swine flu vaccine

  September 15, 2009 1:00 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way next month. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the vaccine's approval to Congress - and says she hopes to get... more »

• DHH expands flu vaccine access

  September 14, 2009 2:16 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is now allowing health care providers interested in administering the H1N1 flu vaccine to register online. Certified pharmacists with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy will also be allowed to join doctors, hospitals and other health departments to administer both seasonal and H1N1... more »