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Report: Flu hospitalizations down, but school outbreaks and long-term care cases are up

Health

Amoxicillin shortage impacting parents of sick kids

The FDA says the shortage of Amoxicillin is due to increased demand and more sick kids.
Local News

Long wait times at hospitals, clinics and emergency rooms during spike of flu and RSV cases

The Minnesota Department of Health says some emergency rooms are seeing average wait times as long as eight hours.
Coronavirus

Vax Facts: More answers about COVID vaccines, booster shots and flu shots

KARE 11 continues to receive viewer questions about the COVID vaccine and here are the answers.
Health

Health experts worldwide are working together to create a better flu vaccine

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota is teaming up with over 140 experts worldwide to create better flu vaccines.
Health

Mayo Clinic urges people older than 6 months to get flu shot

An infectious disease specialist explains why there's concern over a possible "twindemic" this year.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

Flu activity this season is at the lowest it's been in years. Experts think COVID-19 mitigation efforts are contributing to this.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Flu activity is at its lowest in 25 years. Experts believe that could be in large part because of efforts to stop COVID spread and increased vaccinations.
Flu

Health officials report nine more flu-related deaths

Total flu deaths this season is up to 67 this season, including two pediatric deaths.
Flu

Risk of coronavirus is 'extremely low' in U.S.

Although the medical community is keeping a close eye on coronavirus in the U.S., the risk is extremely low to the general public.
Health

Worried about coronavirus? You should probably be more concerned about the flu

There has yet to be a confirmed case of coronavirus in Minnesota, but the flu has already killed 31 people here this season.
Nation World

FDA warns Purell to stop claiming its hand sanitizers can stop flu, Ebola

The FDA says such claims are unproven.

Coon Rapids PD ask for help finding missing man

Body camera video released after St. Paul officers shoot man wanted for double homicide

WEATHER: Windy, warm Saturday

Weather Impact Alert issued for Halloween

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Report: Flu hospitalizations down, but school outbreaks and long-term care cases are up

Amoxicillin shortage impacting parents of sick kids

Long wait times at hospitals, clinics and emergency rooms during spike of flu and RSV cases

Vax Facts: More answers about COVID vaccines, booster shots and flu shots

Health experts worldwide are working together to create a better flu vaccine

Mayo Clinic urges people older than 6 months to get flu shot

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Health officials report nine more flu-related deaths

Risk of coronavirus is 'extremely low' in U.S.

Worried about coronavirus? You should probably be more concerned about the flu

FDA warns Purell to stop claiming its hand sanitizers can stop flu, Ebola

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