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Seasonal flu clinic update:

Because of a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine, all the previously scheduled flu clinics in Rhode Island have been canceled, according to the Ocean State Adult Immunization Coalition. We'll publish an updated list of any new seasonal flu clinics that are added.

Swine flu clinic update:

The state of Rhode Island has not yet announced any public flu clinics for the H1N1 Swine flu vaccine. We will publish a list as soon as these clinices are scheduled.

The state will vaccinate children against swine flu at schools around the state. The Rhode Island Department of Health will begin these vaccinations, starting with 58 schools during the week of Nov. 2. Read the story.

Find the date for the H1N1 Swine flu clinic at your school:



The Swine Flu Outbreak

Resources and Information
How to contact R.I. Health Department with swine flu questions:
Address: Rhode Island Department of Health, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
E-mail: h1n1@health.ri.gov
By phone: For general questions: (401) 222-8022, Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; For clinical case management: (401) 222-2577

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U.S. Sen. Jack Reed at projo.com chat

On Aug. 25, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., chatted for an hour live with projo.com readers on health care reform. Here is a transcript of the chat. If he didn't get to your question, Reed asks that you e-mail him directly.




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Health tools

BMI Calculator

Body mass index determines the amount of body fat a person has. The higher your BMI, the greater risk you have of developing health problems such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
BMI applies to males and females, regardless of muscle mass or frame size, with the following exceptions:

Persons younger than 18

Competitive athletes

Body builders

Pregnant or nursing women

Frail or sedentary elderly people


Weight in pounds:
Height in inches:



BMI
BMI Classifications:

Underweight -- less than 18.5

Normal -- 18.5-24.9

Overweight -- 25-29.9

Obese -- 30-39

Extremely Obese -- 40+


Ideal Body Weight for Women

Note: if you are exactly 5 feet or 6 feet tall, put a 0 in the inches box. The result will be wrong if you leave the inches box empty. This calculator will work for heights between 4 feet and 6 feet 11 inches.

Enter your height in feet:
and inches:

Press the button when you're ready:

Your result: pounds

Plus 10% and minus 10% to get an Ideal Body Weight range.

Ideal Body Weight for Men

Note: if you are exactly 5 feet or 6 feet tall, put a 0 in the inches box. The result will be wrong if you leave the inches box empty. This calculator will work for heights between 4 feet and 6 feet 11 inches.

Enter your height in feet:
and inches:

Press the button when you're ready:

Your result: pounds

Plus 10% and minus 10% to get an Ideal Body Weight range.