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Over 90% of flu cases this year will be caused by the H1N1 strain of virus. As with the most strains of the flu virus, young children, the elderly, those with comprised immune systems and pregnant women are especially at risk. The H1N1 strain of flu carries a greater risk of complications and death compared to the traditional flu. This is due to the fact that the H1N1 virus causes more severe respiratory complications much faster. As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, I am very concerned that pregnant women understand the dangers of not being vaccinated for both the seasonal flu...

Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Because of a budget amendment passed in June, Ohio has cut over $1 million in funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates and re-routed the taxpayers money to local health departments that do not perform abortions. Last June, the state legislature approved an amendment to the 2-year budget that changed the state's Family Planning Program, which gave priority to Title X organizations like Planned Parenthood, to a Women's Health Services Program, which gave priority to local health departments providing services to low-income women. The budget change was to take effect in July, but due to necessary changes in...