Whether you're in Sioux Falls, Watertown, Rapid City, or in other parts of KELOLAND...the house may get a bit quieter in the next few days.
That's because it's almost back to school time...which not so surprisingly can also translate to stay at home sick time.
If you're kids are headed back to school, you may find yourself picking them up from the nurses office sooner rather than later.
“Generally the 2nd or 3rd week of school.”
Sanford Pediatrician Dr.
Healthbeat: What's Going Around
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August 15, 2008
Back To School Sick Bug
August 11, 2008
Beef Recall Sickens Dozens
For the second time this summer, a meat packing company out of Omaha is recalling pound after pound of beef because of possible E. Coli contamination. So far the recall has affected 12 states and Canada.
Omaha meat packing company Nebraska Beef is recalling 1 point 2 million pounds of beef because it may be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E.
Omaha meat packing company Nebraska Beef is recalling 1 point 2 million pounds of beef because it may be contaminated with a dangerous strain of E.
July 11, 2008
Measles Outbreak
Tonight there's a nationwide warning about a measles outbreak. It's the biggest in more than a decade. The Centers for Disease Control says more than one hundred cases have been reported in fifteen states. The CDC says the outbreak has been traced to travelers who got sick overseas and then returned home an infected others with the highly contagious disease.
April 25, 2008
South Dakota Flu Season Winding Down
Old man winter may still have some life in him, but South Dakota's flu season is rapidly dwindling. State health officials say just five new cases of influenza were reported in the past week and all five were influenza B.
All tolled, more than 350 people have been hospitalized this flu season.
All tolled, more than 350 people have been hospitalized this flu season.
March 21, 2008
Update On South Dakota Flu Season
There's good and bad news in the latest flu numbers from the South Dakota Department of Health. The good news is that the worst of the season is probably behinds us. The bad news is that another South Dakotan has died.
According to the numbers, it appears as though the state's flu season peaked at the end of February.
According to the numbers, it appears as though the state's flu season peaked at the end of February.
March 6, 2008
Is It A Cold Or The Flu?
South Dakota's flu season may have gotten off to a slow start, but it's making up for lost time. For the third week in a row, South Dakota's flu activity is being reported as widespread. But because the flu isn't the only bug circulating across KELOLAND, if you get sick, it can sometimes be difficult to determine exactly which bug you have.
Some school have called off classes and sent students home.
Some school have called off classes and sent students home.
February 19, 2008
South Dakota Reports First Flu Death
The numbers just keep climbing, and South Dakota is now reporting its first flu death of the season.
South Dakota's Department of Health confirms the state's first victim of this year's flu season is a Yankton County resident in his or her 90s. The state's influenza activity is listed as widespread for the second week in a row.
None of this comes as much consolation after officials with the Centers for Disease Control confirmed that this year's flu shot is not a good match for the strains of flu circulating through KELOLAND.
South Dakota's Department of Health confirms the state's first victim of this year's flu season is a Yankton County resident in his or her 90s. The state's influenza activity is listed as widespread for the second week in a row.
None of this comes as much consolation after officials with the Centers for Disease Control confirmed that this year's flu shot is not a good match for the strains of flu circulating through KELOLAND.
February 8, 2008
Protecting Yourself From What's Going Around
We've all heard that old saying that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." And that was never more true than right now.
That's because right now almost anything that's going around KELOLAND these days is something you want to avoid.
Among the most common illnesses area doctors are reporting are Influenza A & B, strep throat and a nasty stomach virus which can lay people up for up to a few days.
That's because right now almost anything that's going around KELOLAND these days is something you want to avoid.
Among the most common illnesses area doctors are reporting are Influenza A & B, strep throat and a nasty stomach virus which can lay people up for up to a few days.
February 6, 2008
Frog In Your Throat?
If you've ever been silenced by laryngitis, you know how frustrating it can be to suddenly be without your voice.
When many of us lose our voice we say we "have a frog in our throat." The phrase actually comes from medieval doctors who believed the secretions of a frog could cure a cough if they were coated on the throat of a patient.
When many of us lose our voice we say we "have a frog in our throat." The phrase actually comes from medieval doctors who believed the secretions of a frog could cure a cough if they were coated on the throat of a patient.
January 29, 2008
Flu Spreading In KELOLAND
Influenza is showing up in communities across KELOLAND. South Dakota's flu season may have started slowly, but it's rapidly taking hold.
At this point, both influenza A and B cases are being reported in Minnehaha, Brown, and Pennington counties. In addition, influenza A is also making the rounds in Davison, Lawrence, Custer and Brule counties.
At this point, both influenza A and B cases are being reported in Minnehaha, Brown, and Pennington counties. In addition, influenza A is also making the rounds in Davison, Lawrence, Custer and Brule counties.
January 14, 2008
The Flu Season Is Picking Up Steam
If you've noticed a little more coughing, sniffing and grumbling around you lately, no one has to tell you this year's flu season is picking up steam. And while this year's season was off to a slow start, experts say the worst of it is yet to come.
If you've been ignoring those signs you see so often this time of year to clean your hands or cover your cough, I've got some smart advice for you.
If you've been ignoring those signs you see so often this time of year to clean your hands or cover your cough, I've got some smart advice for you.
December 26, 2007
When the Common Cold Turns Into RSV
It's the time of year when doctors' around the country see more tiny patients with the symptoms of RSV - a potentially serious respiratory infection.
December 21, 2007
Christmas Tree Making You Sick?
Allergies can spring up during the holidays and the culprit can be right in your living room. That's right, we're talking about your Christmas tree, and it doesn't matter if it's real or plastic.
December 7, 2007
Why Cold & Flu Like Winter
The American Lung Association estimates most children catch 6 - 8 colds a year. Most adults suffer through just 2 to four. Scientists say the simple fact of the matter is that cold and flu viruses like the cold and they hang around longest when conditions are cold and dry. And scientists say discovering that puts them a step closer to a cure for the common cold.
Karen Mastovsky is a busy mother of three who doesn't have time for her kids to get sick.
Karen Mastovsky is a busy mother of three who doesn't have time for her kids to get sick.
October 30, 2007
No Flu Shot? Advice For The Unprotected
Somewhere between five to 20 percent of us will find ourselves fighting the flu this year. And the older you are, the better your odds for encountering serious complications from the virus, which is why a flu shot is your best protection and now is the time to get one.
Despite the five thousand or so people who are expected to roll up their sleeves Tuesday at our flu shot clinic, there are some people who won't heed this advice and head into flu season unprotected.
Despite the five thousand or so people who are expected to roll up their sleeves Tuesday at our flu shot clinic, there are some people who won't heed this advice and head into flu season unprotected.
October 29, 2007
Getting A Flu Shot
Our KELOLAND-TV/Lewis Drug Flu Shot Clinic gets underway Tuesday. It's the most convenient way to roll up your sleeve and get a shot in time to protect you against this year's flu bug. And a couple of familiar faces are already doing just that to help raise awareness.
So far there's been no measurable flu activity in South Dakota yet, which is why right now is the perfect time to get a flu shot.
The flu shot is made up of three inactive flu viruses--two influenza A strains and one Influenza B strain-- that have been forecasted to circulate this year.
So far there's been no measurable flu activity in South Dakota yet, which is why right now is the perfect time to get a flu shot.
The flu shot is made up of three inactive flu viruses--two influenza A strains and one Influenza B strain-- that have been forecasted to circulate this year.
October 29, 2007
Are You Flirting With The Flu?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says only a fraction of the people who need flu shots the most are actually getting them. That includes just one in five babies, and health officials are hoping to boost the numbers with a record vaccine supply.
Each year, the government recommends that more than 200 million people get a flu shot.
Each year, the government recommends that more than 200 million people get a flu shot.
October 26, 2007
Fighting The Flu Without A Shot
If the mere mention of getting a flu shot has your child running in the other direction, we've got some good news for you. Now there’s some new guidelines for kids.
Those new guidelines involve FluMist, the nasal spray vaccine. According to a federal advisory panel, it's now safe for kids as young as two.
Those new guidelines involve FluMist, the nasal spray vaccine. According to a federal advisory panel, it's now safe for kids as young as two.
October 26, 2007
Fighting The Flu For Kids
So far KELOLAND is still flu free for this year's flu season. But as we well know that's going to change.
And when the flu comes knocking at your door, it's likely to be carried in by a child.
It's a parenting fact of life: kids equal germs. They share them almost too well with others; often putting their hands in their mouths and then rubbing their faces with grubby little hands.
And when the flu comes knocking at your door, it's likely to be carried in by a child.
It's a parenting fact of life: kids equal germs. They share them almost too well with others; often putting their hands in their mouths and then rubbing their faces with grubby little hands.
October 25, 2007
On The Job & Under The Weather
Be honest. Have you ever gone to work feeling under-the-weather? Maybe you figured you're indispensable? Or the boss will appreciate your dedication? Problem is, when you go to work sick, you're running a big risk.
That risk is that not only you, but also everyone around you is at risk of getting sick.
That risk is that not only you, but also everyone around you is at risk of getting sick.
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