influenza

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...

State health officials say three more children have died of complications of the flu, bringing the number of Minnesota children who have died of influenza this season to four.

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.

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

One of my resolutions for 2017 was to avoid getting sick. With it being the peak of cold and flu season I am using extra caution!

A Minnesota state health official is urging residents to get vaccinated for the flu amid concern that low vaccination rates can lead to more hospitalizations and deaths.

As we approach the holidays, the good news is that the flu season is off to a slow start in Minnesota.

Good news (not), if you've gotten the flu this season -- you're not immune to getting it again. That's because there are different strains, and having one doesn't prevent you from getting another; and neither does the vaccine necessarily. Getting a flu shot is still recommended because it does protect to a certain degree.