flu

Late January, early February is the typical peak for respiratory illnesses/viruses in Minnesota. Dr. George Morris from CentraCare joined me on WJON. He explains a couple weeks after the holidays is when these illnesses spike and that leads to more people needing hospitalization.

Since the pandemic, I swear my cold symptoms are different. There is some early scientific research that might back it up.

Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments.

With all of the spotlight on the current COVID-19 Pandemic, it would be easy to miss the fact that we are about to enter the flu season. As we get ready to shift gears, health officials are urging people to consider getting a flu vaccine this fall to help combat the issue.

Sick of singing "Happy Birthday"? Here are some other suggestions for your hand washing routine.

The Superior School District sent an e-mail to parents on Tuesday afternoon warning them about an increase in flu cases in the school district.

If you've got a family (especially with kids), this is really important in stopping the spread of germs and viruses.

Everyone is writing that they have the gunk and how it is putting a stop to their day or to their week or for some their month. What can you do?

The Superior Public School District offers a guideline for the flu season.

I see on facebook and other social media, everyone is sick. Some of my friends have had to stay home with their sick child. I read more and more that people are getting sick and there are easy ways to avoid being the next bed ridden person.

I'm sure you can come up with lots of things to add to my list. Or maybe crazy things your mom told you to be careful of that were myths, like waiting 30 minutes after you eat to go swimming.

People often confuse colds and the flu - and use the terms interchangeably.  But, there is a difference.