H1N1
H1N1 - Are you still out there? Hiding under the bathroom rug perhaps?
One year ago, in early January 2010, the Douglas County Public Health office was abuzz withactivity around H1N1. You couldn't make it through the day, orhardly anhour, without someone uttering the wor...
Posted on 1/7/11 at 10:14 AM
Where have all the flu germs gone?
Every winter I can count on doing at least one story about the extent of seasonal influenza. This year? Nothing, nada, zilch. I can't remember the last time this happened. So what gives? It seems...
Posted on 4/13/10 at 10:23 AM
Sneezing and sanitizing
The other day, someone told me they no longer hear people say, "Bless you" when a person sneezes. Instead, people these days tend to get this look of fear in their faces whenever a...
Posted on 10/26/09 at 4:34 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 3:47 AM
Programming interruption - special message for pregnant women
The regular programming on this blog is being interrupted today to provide important information. Tomorrow, the normal programming will return filled with all its typical pertinence and irreverence (...
Posted on 10/3/09 at 4:35 AM
Editorial: Health officials were right on H1N1
A year ago, the H1N1 influenza virus emerged out of Mexico threatening the world with an epidemic. This flu outbreak had the makings of a major flu pandemic.By West Central Tribune , April 23, 2010
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.January 16, 2010
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.January 15, 2010
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.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , January 12, 2010
Too much flu vaccine? Shot push this week to tell
By Lauran Neergaard , January 12, 2010
VA to offer H1N1, seasonal flu shots
ST. CLOUD — The St. Cloud VA Medical Center and its community-based outpatient clinics will offer H1N1 vaccine shots and seasonal flu shots at no charge to veterans who receive their health care through the VA.January 02, 2010
American Opinion - On how H1N1 can happen to anyone: 
An excerpt from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States:
By Byline , December 22, 2009
Demand for H1N1 shot is on the rise at local clinics, officials say
WILLMAR — On Wednesday, the first day the H1N1 novel influenza vaccine became available to the general public, 200 people were on the flu-shot appointment list at Affiliated Community Medical Centers in Willmar. “The response has been great,” said Jo DeBruycker, manager of the Health Learning Center at ACMC.By Anne Polta , December 18, 2009
H1N1: Doses lost strength, recalled 
ATLANTA — Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said today.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , December 15, 2009
Minnesota Health Dept. makes H1N1 vaccination available for all residents 
ST. PAUL — Minnesota health officials plan to allow most people to receive H1N1 flu vaccinations.
By Don Davis , December 15, 2009
Regional clinics offering vaccine to everyone 
WILLMAR — Affiliated Community Medical Centers continues to follow the Minnesota Department of Health guidelines and is now offering H1N1 novel influenza vaccine appointments to everyone of any age group, at all ACMC clinic locations.
By Anne Polta , December 15, 2009
Regional clinincs offering vaccine to everyone
WILLMAR — Affiliated Community Medical Centers continues to follow the Minnesota Department of Health guidelines and is now offering H1N1 novel influenza vaccine appointments to everyone of any age group, at all ACMC clinic locations.By Anne Polta , December 14, 2009
H1N1 shot is available for target groups in the county
Kandiyohi County Public Health announced the availability Wednesday of H1N1 novel influenza vaccine in the community for certain groups.December 10, 2009
Kandiyohi County Public Health announces availability of H1N1 vaccine
WILLMAR - Kandiyohi County Public Health today announced the availability of H1N1 vaccine in the community.December 09, 2009
Rice Memorial Hospital adds further restrictions for visitors 
WILLMAR — Rice Memorial Hospital announced Thursday that additional visitor restrictions have been implemented for the holiday season.
By Anne Polta , December 04, 2009
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