Tag: flu

Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Flu-related deaths in the U.S. have hit a seven-year high, with nearly 10,000 deaths in early 2025—almost double last year’s toll. At the same time, flu vaccination rates are dropping, fueled by skepticism, misinformation, and shifting political attitudes. Public health officials warn that delaying vaccine planning and relaxing immunization requirements could make future flu seasons

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Flu Deaths and Total Cases Hit Record High in ND

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

We’re in the middle of a record-breaking flu season. According to the NDDoH, Ward County has 528 confirmed cases. Wash your hands. If you’re sick, stay home. Get the rest of the story from WDAZ.

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North Dakota’s Flu Season Rages On…

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

So far this season North Dakota has seen over 3,000 verified cases including seven fatalities, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and save yourself from the misery.

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State Health Department Reports Flu on the Rise

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting a growing number of confirmed flu cases, with large increases in the last couple weeks. The CDC previously warned of what would likely be a tough flu season, and early evidence suggests they were probably right. “For the third season in a row, influenza activity is starting

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CDC: Early Data Suggests Potentially Severe Flu Season

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Center for Disease Control issued a news release Thursday warning of what is shaping up to be a rough flu season.The full news release is included below, but we’ll hit a couple of the important points first and add a bit of our own old-fashioned wisdom. Get a flu shot. Especially if you’re very young, older,

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