SWINE FLU
New flu, old lessons
It feels as if we've been here before: New type of influenza is identified, virus begins to spread, public health officials sound the alarm. This time it's influenza A (H3N2), which apparently is bei...
Posted on 8/10/12 at 10:21 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
Swine flu vaccine? No, thanks
During the Thanksgiving gatherings with friends, one of the frequently asked questions was about H1N1 vaccination. My response was: "No. I don't take H1N1 vaccine or regular flu vaccine.&qu...
Posted on 12/4/09 at 6:42 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
NDSU being proactive regarding H1N1
Information regarding H1N1 and how NDSU is being proactive available at http://www.ndsu.edu/news/ ...
Posted on 5/5/09 at 6:25 AM
2 more presumptive swine flu cases linked to fair
Two more people have become ill with presumptive cases of swine flu linked with the Minnesota State Fair.By Associated Press , September 13, 2012
Another swine flu case linked to Minnesota State Fair
Health officials have linked another case of a new swine flu strain to the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota Department of Health says a teenage boy who had exhibited a pig during the fair developed a flu-like illness after he returned home.By Associated Press , September 10, 2012
Swine show will go on at Minnesota State Fair
State and federal officials gave the green light Tuesday for swine exhibits to go forward at this week's fair, expressing confidence that sufficient precautions are in place to prevent the spread of a new strain of swine flu from pigs to fair visitors.By Steve Karnowski , August 21, 2012
Minnesota records first cases of new swine flu strain
Minnesota has recorded its first confirmed case and a second probable case of a new flu strain that people can catch from pigs, the Department of Health said Monday.By Associated Press , August 20, 2012
U of M study raises new worries about flu at fairs
By Maura Lerner , August 16, 2012
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
Assessing the swine flu process 
Did we — civic leaders, the schools, the media — make too much of the H1N1 flu threat? “I think some people may have gone a little overboard,” said Kelly Faller, director of Sunflake Preschool and Day Care in Grand Forks. “There was a lot of hype.
By Chuck Haga , May 15, 2010
Health Department: Flu deaths hit 70 in Minnesota
The Minnesota Health Department says 70 people have now died of the flu in Minnesota this season.By Associated Press , April 07, 2010
Officials: H1N1 remains quiet in N.D. 
Swine flu in the area remains quiet and so far shows no signs of a third wave of the epidemic, public health officials said Tuesday.
By Patrick Springer , March 30, 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
Swine flu death total increases by three in Minnesota
The state’s death toll from swine flu has increased to 58 after state officials completed their investigations of three deaths in October and November.By Associated Press , March 03, 2010
AROUND MINNESOTA:: Fergus Falls slaying .. Crash kills Shakopee man ... Gypsy moths in northeast ... more 
Police are investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old Fergus Falls, Minn. woman at a mobile home park. Police were called to the mobile home park about 10:30 p.m. Friday and found the woman dead in a home.
Authorities have not released the woman’s name.
By Associated Press , March 01, 2010
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