Flu

As we get ready to shift gears, health officials are urging people to consider getting a flu vaccine this fall.

The flu shot takes about two weeks for the antibodies to build up in an immune system so getting it too late into fall wouldn't do a whole lot of good.

Minnesota health officials are reporting the first child death of the flu season.

If I saw one post over the holidays of a family getting hit with "the stomach bug" I saw 20.

Flu season in Minnesota is off to an unusual start, with the B strain of influenza causing most of the lab-confirmed cases instead of the usual A strain.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health,the Flu (influenza) is now 'widespread' across the state -- with more than 270 hospitalizations reported in Minnesota so far this season. Wabasso Schools in southwest Minnesota called off classes today and again Friday, with more than 20% of the student body sick with the flu...

You don't need to be coughing to be spreading. Also: do men breathe out more flu virus than women?

Minnesota has reported its first child death from the flu this season. The weekly flu report shows a continued increase in flu activity across Minnesota.

Flu season got off to an early start in this year in the U.S., with 36 states (including Minnesota) already reporting widespread flu activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), getting a vaccine is still the best way to protect yourself from getting the flu.

The time for runny noses, sore throats and the dreaded flu will soon be upon us. Doctors and nurses are reminding you to get your flu shot early to limit your chances of getting the virus.

Minnesota Nice doesn't have to doom us to the flu. Check out these tips on flu-proof greetings!

It's just part of the everyday risks you take by going to a job...catching a bug from a co-worker. It seems so unfair and makes you wonder what you did to deserve this??