FLU
Blog break
This blog is taking an extended break while I concentrate on other priorities. Blogging will resume (hopefully) at some yet-to-be-determined time in the future. In the meantime, since influenza is in...
Posted on 1/9/13 at 1:45 PM
Health status report
For those of you out there who are concerned about my health status, I have almost fully recovered from my recent bout with pneumonia. I still have some residual coughing, but am no longer regularly ...
Posted on 11/9/10 at 10:40 AM
'Ban the Bug' campaign set
Health officials say that since H1N1 flu vaccinations are available at most clinics, pharmacies and other locations, most Minnesotans should get vaccinated. H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, vaccinat...
Posted on 1/9/10 at 12:56 AM
Sneezing and sanitizing
The other day, someone told me they no longer hear people say, "Bless you" when a person sneezes. Instead, people these days tend to get this look of fear in their faces whenever a...
Posted on 10/26/09 at 5:34 PM
Did I Just Kill 17 Million People? Oopsie!
I committed mass murder by accident this morning. Someone linked me this educational game that's supposed to teach you how difficult it is to manage a pandemic flu situation. Essentially, you get to m...
Posted on 10/22/09 at 4:47 AM
H1N1 vaccine clinic is tonight, Wednesday
WORTHINGTON — Nobles-Rock Community Health Services has a limited amount of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to be offered for children ages 6 months through 6 years.By DAILY GLOBE , November 30, 2009
3 additional deaths attributed to H1N1 novel influenza
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting three more swine flu-related deaths.By Associated Press , November 25, 2009
Swine flu kills 32-year-old Duluth man with no chronic medical conditions
DULUTH, Minn. – “It’s just unbelievable,” said Debbie Walczynski of her son’s improbable death last week after a bout with the H1N1 flu.By John Myers, Forum Communications Co. , November 25, 2009
Seven more die from flu
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials report seven more Minnesotans died of the flu at a time when fewer cases were reported across the state. “For the second week in a row, we do have some promising indicators that we may be having a downward trend in activity,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield said.By Don Davis , November 13, 2009
Poll: One-third can find, get H1N1 novel flu vaccine
ATLANTA (AP) — A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it. The numbers are about the same for parents who tried to get the vaccine for their children.By MIKE STOBBE,AP Medical Writer , November 06, 2009
H1N1 novel flu confirmed in Iowa cat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The swine flu virus has been confirmed in a cat treated at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.By Associated Press , November 04, 2009
Epidemiologist answers some common questions about the H1N1 virus
Is it hype, hysteria or common-sense awareness and preparedness, this flu thing?By Chuck Haga, Grand Forks Herald , November 02, 2009
Editorial: Keeping H1N1 under control
By now, most of us have heard enough about H1N1 novel influenza. But with Halloween just a day away — and both H1N1 and the seasonal flu prevalent across the region — the American Red Cross is taking a wise step and letting people know how they can keep themselves well after trick-or-treating.By Daily Globe , October 30, 2009
CDC: Up to 6 million H1N1 novel influenza cases in few months
ATLANTA (AP) — As many as 5.7 million Americans were infected with swine flu during the first few months of the pandemic, according to estimates from federal health officials.By MIKE STOBBE,AP Medical Writer , October 29, 2009
H1N1 kills healthy 13-year-old
TORONTO — The swine flu death of an otherwise healthy hockey-playing teen came without warning and should serve as a lesson to parents to keep a close eye on their ill children, the boy’s grief-stricken father said Tuesday.By Colin Perkel, Canadian Press , October 28, 2009
FluLine response improves
ST. PAUL — Flu-stricken Minnesotans are finding a shorter wait for medical advice when they call a state hotline.By Don Davis , October 24, 2009
WHO: nearly 5,000 swine flu deaths worldwide
GENEVA (AP) — Nearly 5,000 people have reportedly died from swine flu since it emerged this year and developed into a global epidemic, the World Health Organization said Friday.By Associated Press , October 23, 2009
Sioux Falls hospitals ask kids not to visit to combat H1N1
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's three largest hospital systems are asking kids 18 years and younger not to visit hospital patients and nursing home residents to help reduce the risk of spreading the H1N1 flu virus.By Associated Press , October 23, 2009
Minn. baby who died of swine flu had heart ailment
ALBERT LEA, Minn. (AP) — The family of the Freeborn County infant who died of swine flu says the 5-week-old also had critical heart and lung ailments.By Associated Press , October 23, 2009
H1N1 blamed for 3 deaths
By Don Davis , October 23, 2009
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