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The Minnesota Department of Health reported 15 more flu-related deaths in the state last week, raising the state's total to 127 deaths in the first five weeks of flu season. The statistics show the spread of influenza continues to decline.
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Seniors seem to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than young people do, a small study shows. More>>
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 36 more flu-related deaths in the state last week, raising the total to 112 deaths in Minnesota this flu season. The statistics from the fourth week of flu season show the spread of flu has been slowing, with fewer outbreaks reported in schools and long-term care facilities. More>>
Creative Commons / Flickr / William BrawleyPeople suffering from the flu can give off small virus particles into the air from up to six feet away, researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine found. More>>
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 15 more flu-related deaths in the state last week, raising the total to 75 deaths in Minnesota this flu season. More>>
Flu vaccination is safe for children and adults with an egg allergy, according to new research that is especially timely in light of the current widespread flu. More>>
The University of Minnesota has suspended its attendance policy because of the high number of flu cases in the state. More>>
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 33 more flu-related deaths in the state last week, raising the total to 60 deaths in Minnesota this flu season. More>>
Work is underway for a new and improved flu shot. Every year, the vaccine is unique, formulated to build immunity to three different strains of the virus -- and next year, it will target four. But even better news is that researchers are close to developing a universal flu shot that would target all strains of the disease. More>>
Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too? More>>
Green line on graph shows the severity of the 2012-13 flu season in Minnesota compared to previous yearsThe Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 23 flu-related deaths in the past week in Minnesota, raising the state's total number of flu deaths to 27 this season. More>>
More than 900 people have now been admitted to hospitals across Minnesota for treatment of the flu, and the new numbers from the health department Thursday are expected to show another jump in flu cases. More>>
Widespread flu cases are putting health officials across the country into a territory they haven't seen in a long time, and FOX 9 News spoke with Dr. Nicholas Kelley about what can be done to stop the spread. More>>
Dr. Archelle Georgiou joined FOX 9 News to clear up the confusion between cold and flu symptoms.
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Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 14-year-old St. Louis Park girl who died from complications of the flu despite being vaccinated in August. More>>
Multiple hospitals in Minnesota are implementing visitor restrictions due to the high number of flu patients in the state. So far, no patient restrictions are in effect at Twin Cities metro hospitals. More>>
Minnesota health officials say a teenager from Texas has died of complications of the flu. Relatives say 17-year-old Max Schwolert and his family were spending the holidays with his grandparents in Amery, Wis., when he got sick on Christmas Eve. More>>
Flu season isn't in full swing yet, but doctors say now is the time to get vaccinated -- and needle-shy patients have a new option this year that is supposed to be less painful than previous versions of the flu shot. More>>
Flu season is here, and though you can protect yourself with a flu shot -- there are also several foods that can help keep you healthy. More>>
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