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Thursday, May 23, 2013  A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The cold temperatures have left the Midlands but the flu virus is still here.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Blood donations are needed at the American Red Cross.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Google is exploring flu trends throughout the world and sharing the information visually online.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Health officials in South Carolina are reporting the first flu death of the season is in Barnwell County.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  It's here. The dreaded flu has arrived in the Palmetto State, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Friday, March 23, 2012  A Richland County man has become the first person in South Carolina to die from influenza this season.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Get Fit and Get Happy was the focus of this year’s senior wellness expo taking place at The Katie and Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Several private providers and DHEC clinics have plenty of the flu vaccine on hand.  DHEC spokesman Jim Beasley recommends getting the shot immediately because it could take up to two weeks to be effective.

Friday, January 28, 2011  The Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that they've upgraded the flu status to "widespread" and they say it's still climbing in several areas.  The peak season isn't usually until February.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Did you get a flu shot this year?  If not, why and do you plan to?  Check out the map of local businesses offering flu clinics.

Friday, December 10, 2010  A judge says an Anderson hospital can require its employees to get a flu shot.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Flu season is upon us here in the Midlands.  We want to know if you've had a flu shot this year?

Thursday, November 11, 2010  South Carolina's Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center is hosting a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Veterans Day.

Monday, October 04, 2010  The Department of Health and Environmental Control released the updated dates, times and locations for vaccine clinics in some Midlands counties.