influenza

First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
Health officials are reporting the first death of the 2023-24 flu season in Grant County. The Grant County Health District (GCHD) says the victim, whose gender and age were not released, had underlying health conditions. GCHD spokesperson, Lexi Smith, says the fatality coincides with the district's official announcement of the start of flu season, which is being recognized along with two other ill
COVID Precautions Severely Diminishing Flu Cases
COVID Precautions Severely Diminishing Flu Cases
COVID Precautions Severely Diminishing Flu Cases
The precautions many people are taking to limit the spread of COVID-19 is having another beneficial effect according to Chelan-Douglas Health Officer Dr. Malcolm Butler. "We've seen almost no influenza this year. Fingers crossed, I think we're going to see a very light flu season ...
Flu Shot Season is Upon Us
Flu Shot Season is Upon Us
Flu Shot Season is Upon Us
The CDC is recommending getting your flu shot as early as possible, even though the flu season is not in full swing yet. UW Medicine's Dr. John Lynch says they have already seen one case of influenza A which is the most dangerous type of flu virus...
Influenza B Strain Still Going Strong
The type A influenza that sent patients to emergency rooms this flu season was bad enough -- now we have type B. Overall flu activity may be down, but the percentage of cases being caused by influenza B virus is on the rise nationwide, including reports from Washington, Idaho and Oregon, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...