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
Kids with disabilities among flu season's most vulnerable
Another flu season is fast approaching, and there's a new caution forcertain people with disabilities -- children with disabilities, in particular. Federal health officials are using a study of the 2...
Posted on 8/29/12 at 12:45 PM
N.D. health officials encourage flu shots
BISMARCKState health officials are encouraging North Dakotans to get an influenza vaccination this fall, saying there are more than enough doses available. The North Dakota Department of Health and C...
Posted on 10/4/10 at 11:32 AM
under the radar
Just because you don't hear as much about bird flu as you did three or four years ago, doesn't mean resources are not being targeted. The work continues. Avian Influenza Surveillance Continues State...
Posted on 8/31/10 at 12:32 PM
North Dakota reports second flu-related death 
State health officials are reporting a second death in North Dakota linked to the flu.
By Associated Press , February 17, 2011
N.D. has season's first swine flu case
State Health Department spokesman Kirby Kruger tells KVLY-TV that the case of H1N1 virus was reported within about the past week. Details haven't been released.By Associated Press , January 17, 2011
Death of north-central N.D. child linked to flu
The youngster had underlying medical conditions and died while hospitalized. Officials said the child tested positive for influenza A and was younger than 10.By Associated Press , January 12, 2011
Flu season activity light so far
This year’s influenza season is getting off to a slow start compared to last year’s H1N1 scare.By Patrick Springer , December 15, 2010
Flu shot clinics offered this evening in Grand Forks 
The Grand Forks Public Health Department is offering three flu shot clinics for the public today between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staff Report , November 02, 2010
Two elderly Minnesota women die of flu complications 
The Minnesota Department of Health says a woman in her 80s from southeastern Minnesota died last week from complications of the H3 strain of flu virus. Earlier this month, another woman in her 80s from the Twin Cities area died after contracting the same strain.
By Associated Press , October 18, 2010
Officials encourage North Dakotans to get flu shots 
State health officials are encouraging North Dakotans to get an influenza vaccination this fall, saying there are more than enough doses available.
By Teri Finneman , October 04, 2010
Minnesota confirms two new swine flu deaths
The death toll from the swine flu in Minnesota stands at 60 after the state Health Department reported two new deaths.By Associated Press , March 24, 2010
AREA NEWS: H1N1 vaccine, Innovate ND boot camp etc.
Polk County Public Health has H1N1 vaccine for those who missed earlier clinics and want to be vaccinated for H1N1. Both nasal mist and injectable vaccine are available.By Herald Staff and Wire Reports , March 10, 2010
H1N1 vaccine still available in Polk County
Polk County Public Health said it still has nasal mist and injectable H1N1 vaccine, by appointment.By Herald Staff Report , March 10, 2010
AREA NEWS: 'MnSCU reports record spring enrollment' ... 'Polk County to hold H1N1 clinics' ... 'St. Mike's readies for roundup' ... more 
MnSCU reports record spring enrollment
A record 197,576 students are enrolled in Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, up 8 percent from last year, a Wednesday press release from MnSCU reported.
By Herald staff and wire reports , March 04, 2010
AROUND MINNESOTA: Man accused of killing brother ... Ex-cop acquitted ... Man reconvicted of wife's death ... more 
St. Paul police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of stabbing and killing his younger brother. Police said they received a report about 7 a.m. Saturday that a man had been stabbed. When they arrived, they found the victim and suspect inside the home, where they both live.
By Associated Press , February 21, 2010
Dr. Carol Baker, Houston, column: Base vaccine decisions on facts, not hopes 
If you have children, understand that in this pandemic year — and every year — vaccination is the best, most effective way to prevent against a disease that annually hospitalizes about 20,000 kids.
February 11, 2010
Flu activity remains low in Minnesota 
There were no outbreaks in long-term care facilities, and the department reported no new deaths from the flu.
By Associated Press , February 10, 2010
U.S. swine flu epidemic shows signs of being over 
Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won’t go so far as to say that, but today they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
By Mike Stobbe , February 05, 2010
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