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Areavoices.com: Generation X meets the flu

Areavoices.com: Generation X meets the flu

How do you get a generation of healthy young adults to start paying attention to infectious diseases like influenza?

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Providers say flu vaccine in Willmar, Minn. area, is running short

WILLMAR — Local health providers still have influenza vaccine available — but better hurry because there’s not much left.

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First influenza case of 2011-12 season reported in Minnesota

Minnesota has recorded its first case of influenza for the 2011-12 season in a 26-year-old woman from Olmsted County, the state Department of Health announced today.

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It’s flu shot time and supply is plentiful Press Pass Archive

WILLMAR — If you plan to get an influenza shot this year, there’s no time like the present.

Health care officials see uptick in flu cases in Willmar area

WILLMAR — Although influenza in Minnesota has yet to become widespread, cases have been on the uptick in the past couple of weeks.

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Flu shot reminder issued on the heels of deaths

WILLMAR — Two recent influenza-related deaths in Minnesota have prompted a reminder from local health care providers to get your flu shot if you haven’t already done so.

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State Health Department reports first flu death of the season

State health officials are bracing for what they say could be a difficult year for the elderly in coping with influenza.

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State health officials report influenza cluster in metro-area long-term care facility

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Health has identified a cluster of influenza cases in a long-term care facility in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area.

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Q&A on the flu

Here are some questions and answers about influenza:

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Local medical providers are getting prepared to offer 2010-11 version of the influenza vaccine to patients

Local medical providers are getting prepared to offer 2010-11 version of the influenza vaccine to patients

Look for flu shots to start becoming available this month.

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2 more flu deaths confirmed in Minnesota Press Pass Archive

ST. PAUL, Minn. - State health officials have confirmed two additional flu-related deaths.

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Minnesota confirms two new swine flu deaths Press Pass Archive

ST. PAUL — The death toll from the swine flu in Minnesota stands at 60 after the state Health Department reported two new deaths.

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H1N1 vaccines offered at public health office

WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Public Health has H1N1 vaccine available for members of the community who may be uninsured, underinsured or lack a primary care health provider.

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H1N1 shots offered at Kandiyohi County Public Health

WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Public Health has H1N1 vaccine available for members of the community who may be uninsured, underinsured or lack a primary care health provider.

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Minn. health commissioner to get flu shot

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's health commissioner is rolling up her sleeve to get a swine flu shot — and is encouraging other Minnesotans to do the same.

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