The first case of Spanish influenza, known in North Dakota, developed at New Rockford, where a marine, who presumably had not fully recovered from the disease, visited a few days before the original epidemic broke out. The disease became epidemic in less[...]
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Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations
Japan is facing an unusually early flu season, with health officials declaring a nationwide epidemic weeks before winter’s usual arrival. More than 6,000 cases have been reported, forcing over 100 school closures and filling hospitals—especially with young patients. Researchers point to factors[...]
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Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root
Flu-related deaths in the U.S. have hit a seven-year high, with nearly 10,000 deaths in early 2025—almost double last year’s toll. At the same time, flu vaccination rates are dropping, fueled by skepticism, misinformation, and shifting political attitudes. Public health officials warn[...]
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Flu Deaths and Total Cases Hit Record High in ND
We’re in the middle of a record-breaking flu season. According to the NDDoH, Ward County has 528 confirmed cases. Wash your hands. If you’re sick, stay home. Get the rest of the story from WDAZ. [...]Read More... from Flu Deaths and Total[...]
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North Dakota’s Flu Season Rages On…
So far this season North Dakota has seen over 3,000 verified cases including seven fatalities, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and save yourself from the misery. [...]Read More... from North Dakota’s Flu Season Rages On…
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State Health Department Reports Flu on the Rise
The North Dakota Department of Health is reporting a growing number of confirmed flu cases, with large increases in the last couple weeks. The CDC previously warned of what would likely be a tough flu season, and early evidence suggests they were[...]
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CDC: Early Data Suggests Potentially Severe Flu Season
The Center for Disease Control issued a news release Thursday warning of what is shaping up to be a rough flu season.The full news release is included below, but we’ll hit a couple of the important points first and add a bit of our[...]