Some NYC Businesses Receive H1N1 Vaccine
Some of New York's largest companies have received the H1N1 vaccine in the last week.
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November 5, 2009 11:18 AM
November 2, 2009 11:48 AM 
Last year's outbreaks of H1N1 virus hit schools hard, shutting many as transmission of the virus among students was confirmed or suspected.
Betsy McKay and Dana Mattioli of The Wall Street Journal write today about how businesses are increasingly worried that outbreaks of swine flu among their workforce may stall their operations — and are taking steps to limit or prevent the spread of the virus among employees.
Inoculating Firms Against Sick-Outs
(AP Photo/Greg Baker)
Betsy McKay and Dana Mattioli of The Wall Street Journal write today about how businesses are increasingly worried that outbreaks of swine flu among their workforce may stall their operations — and are taking steps to limit or prevent the spread of the virus among employees.
November 2, 2009 10:49 AM 
The H1N1 (swine) flu might not just be harmful to young children or people suffering from chronic illnesses. Companies — or at least those accused of capitalizing on fears of the pandemic flu — might also suffer from bouts of shivers and fatigue during the final quarter of the year.
The Kellogg Company finds itself as one of those businesses. USA Today reported Monday that critics accuse the company of attempting to increase sales of its cereals during flu season by promoting them as a way to boost children's immune systems.
Compared to other claims made on cereal boxes, "this one belongs in the hall of fame," the director of Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity told the newspaper.
Critics Accuse Kellogg of Cashing in on Flu Season
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The Kellogg Company finds itself as one of those businesses. USA Today reported Monday that critics accuse the company of attempting to increase sales of its cereals during flu season by promoting them as a way to boost children's immune systems.
Compared to other claims made on cereal boxes, "this one belongs in the hall of fame," the director of Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity told the newspaper.
April 30, 2009 9:10 AM 
With world leaders and health officials sounding like a nagging mom during this swine flu outbreak, makers of soap and hand sanitizers are amplifying the calls to "wash your hands."
The companies, according to The Wall Street Journal, are stepping up marketing tied to messages on how to prevent swine flu.
Soapmakers Amplify Call To Wash Your Hands
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The companies, according to The Wall Street Journal, are stepping up marketing tied to messages on how to prevent swine flu.
