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March 2, 2010
Seasonal Flu Season 'Eerily Slow'
If you're wondering why you haven't heard much about seasonal influenza lately, it's because it still hasn't shown it's face.
February 10, 2010
Two-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized With RSV
RSV is a respiratory disease nearly every child will have experienced by the time they're three years old.
February 10, 2010
RSV In Children Can Stop Them From Breathing
Along with all of the snow comes cold, flu and RSV season. And while we haven't heard much about influenza lately, RSV is showing up earlier than expected. It's an illness that spreads fast.
January 21, 2010
State Getting Increased Reports Of RSV
The number of H1N1 cases in South Dakota is down, but another contagious virus is now going around. Doctors are seeing more cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, better known as RSV.
January 19, 2010
Health Officials Target Specific Age Group For H1N1 Shot
If you're still looking to get a free H1N1 shot, you're in luck; the Sioux Falls Health Department is holding a vaccination clinic Tuesday.
December 29, 2009
Sioux Falls Hosts Last Large Clinic
Experts have been warning us that a 3rd wave of the H1N1 flu virus isn't out of the question.
Thousands have taken the warning seriously and rolled up their sleeve to get protection. But once the mass vaccination clinics end, what's next to make sure it doesn't spread?
Beginning at 10 in the morning, a steady line of people made there way through the Sioux Falls Convention Center...getting a shot at the last mass vaccination clinic in town.
Thousands have taken the warning seriously and rolled up their sleeve to get protection. But once the mass vaccination clinics end, what's next to make sure it doesn't spread?
Beginning at 10 in the morning, a steady line of people made there way through the Sioux Falls Convention Center...getting a shot at the last mass vaccination clinic in town.
December 28, 2009
Tracking H1N1 From Space
If you haven't had the H1N1 flu by now, you probably know somebody who has. Within a matter of months, the virus has exploded in the human population, infecting millions worldwide. But is this just the beginning of our problems with H1N1?
Experts are tracking the virus with satellite technology - and they say another even more dangerous type of H1N1 may already be popping up.
Experts are tracking the virus with satellite technology - and they say another even more dangerous type of H1N1 may already be popping up.
December 22, 2009
Struggling With Winter Allergies
Spring and summer are not the only seasons that can bring misery to allergy sufferers. For some people, this time of year can also be a struggle.
December 17, 2009
Sioux Falls H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
Two more people have died in South Dakota from the H1N1 flu. That brings the state's death toll to 23. The news comes as eight communities hold vaccination clinics and the restrictions are lifted on who can get protected.
Regardless of the vaccine recall earlier this week and the fact that the spread of the H1N1 flu has slowed, people are still taking it seriously.
Regardless of the vaccine recall earlier this week and the fact that the spread of the H1N1 flu has slowed, people are still taking it seriously.
December 16, 2009
Doctor Says H1N1 Vaccine Is Safe Despite Recall
Thousands of doses of the H1N1 vaccine are available at clinics all over the state. And health officials hope thousands will still line up now that 800,000 doses of the vaccine have been recalled.
The vaccine was not recalled because of a safety concern, rather concern that it wasn't as potent as it should have been.
The vaccine was not recalled because of a safety concern, rather concern that it wasn't as potent as it should have been.
December 16, 2009
Turnout At H1N1 Vaccine Clinic More Than Expected
A Sioux Falls Drug Store opened its doors Wednesday to more than a thousand people who wanted to get their H1N1 vaccine. And the turnout was a bit more than expected.
December 15, 2009
Recalled H1N1 Vaccine Given To Kids In KELOLAND
Vaccine given to hundreds of thousands of children, including kids in KELOLAND, may not work as well as it should.
December 10, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Open To Everyone
Only one new case of the H1N1 virus was reported last week and that may have many of you thinking the virus is going away.
December 10, 2009
School District Warns Of Whooping Cough
The Sioux Falls School District is asking parents to watch for symptoms of whooping cough. Parents received either a call or an email yesterday explaining that a child has possibly been exposed at Harvey Dunn Elementary and Patrick Henry Middle School. Symptoms first show up as a cold, but are followed by severe coughing spells which may cause a child to vomit.
December 10, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Open To Anyone
The news keeps getting better when it comes to H1N1. The South Dakota Department of Health says the virus is now "sporadic" which is the lowest level of activity. And now even more of you can line up to get vaccinated.
South Dakota health officials confirmed just 1 case of the H1N1 flu last week.
South Dakota health officials confirmed just 1 case of the H1N1 flu last week.
December 3, 2009
Crowds At Sioux Falls H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
The numbers of reported H1N1 cases are slowing down across KELOLAND, but some health officials expect a third wave.
December 1, 2009
Number Of H1N1 Cases Down
South Dakota's latest H1N1 report showed that flu activity has been lowered to "Regional" status, reporting just 15 new cases.
November 30, 2009
Diabetics Need Flu Vaccines
If you have diabetes, you're six times more likely to be hospitalized by influenza than a person with no underlying condition.
It's partly because the flu can make it difficult for diabetics to keep blood sugar levels in check. And that's one of the reasons they're more likely to die from flu complications.
John Sproat knows how important it is to get his flu shot every year.
"I don't want to get sick.
It's partly because the flu can make it difficult for diabetics to keep blood sugar levels in check. And that's one of the reasons they're more likely to die from flu complications.
John Sproat knows how important it is to get his flu shot every year.
"I don't want to get sick.
November 25, 2009
Kids: Time For Second H1N1 Vaccine
If your child is under 10 and was one of the first in KELOLAND to receive his or her H1N1 vaccine, it's time for their booster. But is there enough of the vaccine to go around and do they really need another dose?
November 25, 2009
Allergic To Flu Vaccines?
As many people continue to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, not everyone is able to get the shot or the mist.
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