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
Flu on rise locally
WORTHINGTON — High fevers with body temperatures ranging from 102- to 105 degrees have been the norm for patients visiting Worthington clinics and the hospital in recent days as the influenza outbreak continues to spread across the state and the nation.
By Julie Buntjer , January 14, 2013
Illness closes doors at Worthington Christian School
WORTHINGTON — With more than 32 percent of the student body reported sick with flu and flu-like symptoms, Worthington Christian School closed its doors Thursday and will keep them shut today.
By Alyson Buschena , January 10, 2013
Arm yourself against the flu
WORTHINGTON — Whether it is the cooler weather or the fact that the calendar page has been flipped to October, local clinics and pharmacies are seeing an uptick in the number of people eager to get their flu shot.By Julie Buntjer , October 04, 2012
Sterling Drug offers free clinic
WORTHINGTON — Sterling Drug will provide free flu shots from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at its Worthington location.January 14, 2011
Free flu clinic Wednesday
WORTHINGTON — In cooperation with Walgreens, the American Lung Association in Minnesota is providing free flu shots to adults 19 years of age and older from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Walgreens, 1321 Oxford St.December 13, 2010
Two elderly Minnesota women die of flu complications
ST. PAUL — State health officials are urging care providers to get vaccinated for influenza following the flu-related deaths of two elderly women in long-term care facilities.By Associated Press , October 18, 2010
‘Tis the season for flu shots
WORTHINGTON — At least 1,230 students in District 518 schools are receiving their flu vaccination this week thanks to a partnership between Sanford and Avera Worthington Specialty clinics in Worthington, and funding from the Worthington Regional Healthcare Foundation.
By Julie Buntjer , October 07, 2010
Medical groups urge flu shots for pregnant women
WASHINGTON — Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last — but they're still at high risk and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.By Associated Press , September 15, 2010
Swine flu still a risk, but many adults are not vaccinated
DULUTH - If a third wave of the H1N1 virus sweeps across the Northland, it will find an adult population that has mostly not bothered to get vaccinated. The low rate among young adults is a special cause for concern, public health officials say.By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune , February 01, 2010
2009 Year in Review: Local health officials advise H1N1 preparedness
December 28, 2009
Testing finds swine flu in pigs at 2 NC farms
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal testing has identified the swine flu in pigs at two North Carolina farms.By ASSOCIATED PRESS , December 23, 2009
Minn. got 9,300 doses of recalled vaccine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Health officials say Minnesota got 9,300 doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine subject to a voluntary national recall.By Associated Press , December 15, 2009
H1N1 Novel Influenza activity stays low in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — New statistics from the state Health Department show that swine flu activity in the state remains at a low ebb, although five new deaths were reported.By Associated Press , December 09, 2009
Nobles-Rock to offer H1N1 vaccine clinics in schools
WORTHINGTON - Nobles-Rock Community Health Services will offer H1N1 vaccine clinics for children in preschool through 12th grade Friday in Ellsworth and Hills-Beaver Creek schools and Monday in Adrian and Round Lake-Brewster schools.By DAILY GLOBE , December 08, 2009
10 more influenza-related deaths confirmed in Minn. residents
ST. PAUL - Minnesota's influenza activity has been downgraded to local, states updated information from the Minnesota Dept. of Health, although 10 more influenza-related deaths in Minnesota residents have been confirmed.By DAILY GLOBE , December 02, 2009
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