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Flu deaths up to 5 in Northern Kentucky

Ann Thompson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:34:52 +0000

Northern Kentucky health officials are seeing an alarming trend this flu season; more people have to go to the hospital. Statistics from last week showed one in four people who had the flu required hospitalization.

The Northern Kentucky Health Department District Director Lynne Saddler says fighting the flu is hard on the body.

"Most healthy people are able to handle that strain, but for someone who is elderly or has an underlying medical condition, the flu can lead to serious-and sometimes fa

Flu hospitalizations level off in Ohio

Bill Cohen and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:21:37 +0000

The number of Ohioans being hospitalized due to influenza has leveled off over the past week. That’s the word from the state health department.

"We have 586 new flu associated hospitalizations this week. That's very similar to the 584 that were reported last week," said department spokeswoman Tess Pollock. "It's too early, however, to say if the peak has passed or if it's a temporary plateau, so we'll just continue to monitor the flu activity throughout Ohio."

Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season

Mark Perzel — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:31:15 +0000

Our area is being ravaged by the flu, stomach viruses, stubborn colds and more. While it’s bad for adults, it’s even worse for babies who can’t express what’s wrong and you aren’t sure what’s safe to give them. With some practical suggestions, Mark Perzel welcomes Dr. Laura Feder, author of Natural Baby and Childcare: Practical Medical Advice and Holistic Wisdom for Raising Healthy Children.