INFLUENZA
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
Ah, Science: Redheads, Booze, Booms and Shots
My list of interesting links has once again swollen to monstrous proportions, so much so that my whole computer is threatening to just lie down and cry. Instead of playing a game of Klingon Monopoly ...
Posted on 9/28/12 at 10:00 AM
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
State health officials report influenza cluster in metro-area long-term care facility
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Health has identified a cluster of influenza cases in a long-term care facility in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune , 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
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
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
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
As others see it: U.S hogs will resume China trade
By Bemidji Pioneer , November 05, 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
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