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Health Officials Still Unsure What Sickened Jefferson City Convention

It was a meeting of the Missouri Coroners and Medical Examiners Association at the Truman Hotel and Convention Center.

2013/03/19

New flu numbers show an increase.

As Influenza Risk Decreases, RSV Becomes More Prevalent

“Most of the RSV can be treated at home with a humidifier, making sure they’re drinking lots of fluids.”

2013/03/06

Sneezing, cold, flu

Specialist: Flu Shot Was Less Effective

That may be part of the reason why Missouri has seen a 212 percent increase in flu cases this year.

2013/02/25

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Flu Numbers Continue To Rise Throughout Missouri

“Influenza is notoriously unpredictable,” Curtis Allen with the Centers for Disease Control said.

2013/02/05

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Flu Season Isn’t Hurting Local Blood Donations

Local American Red Cross spokesman Dan Fox says severe illness such as the flu “can be something that brings donations down.”

2013/01/28

Hospital-SLU

Amid Flu Outbreak, SLU Hospital Requires Workers Have Vaccine

But St. Louis University Hospital spokesperson Laura Keller says there are exceptions for religious objections and allergy concerns.

2013/01/15

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen & Aspirin Tablets

Six Dead From The Flu In Illinois This Season

Almost 150 people have been admitted to intensive care units with the flu this season and six have died, according to state officials.

2013/01/11

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The Latest on the Flu

A strain peak still to come

2013/01/10

Emergency Room

Flu Increase Forces DePaul To Open Special Unit

“We’re running close to 200 patients a day for the past four or five days,” DePaul Health Center clinical director Jon Caron said.

2013/01/09

Sneezing, cold, flu

Flu Rates Continue To Climb In St. Charles County

“Both strains have high fevers, muscle aches, sometimes a little respiratory cough or sore through with them,” Dr. Donald Kennedy said.

2013/01/08

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