The H1N1 flu pandemic has dominated the headlines for months, but every day there’s something new, leaving us with more questions than answers. Now, in a single newscast, 11Alive tells you what you need to know about H1N1 to keep you and your family safe. This Thursday at 11:00pm, 11Alive News is devoting half of the regular 11pm newscast to answering the who, what, and why about the H1N1 flu.

We know you’re worried, and 11Alive News is here to help you sort out the answers you need. The 11Alive news team will show you the difference between a simple cold and the flu, tips on how to stop the flu from spreading, and how to tell if your child just needs some rest, or she needs to go to the ER. We’ll separate fact from fiction about which flu remedies really work, and which are just H1N1 “scams” preying on parents’ worst fears. We’ll clear up your questions about the H1N1 vaccine; what exactly is in the shot, and who in your family should be getting it. And throughout the newscast, on 11Alive.com, you can participate in a live “chat” with doctors and other health-care professionals sharing their expert opinions and first-hand knowledge of the H1N1 epidemic.

H1N1 is a serious health threat, but 11Alive News is on your side; we’ll help you bridge the gap between information and mis-information. Watch 11Alive News this Thursday at 11:00pm for H1N1 Help.

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