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October 29, 2009
Sioux Falls Invitation-Only H1N1 Clinic
The need for protection against the H1N1 virus has never been stronger. State health officials confirm five more people have died from the disease and the number of people infected has now jumped to more than 1,200.
October 29, 2009
Long Lines For H1N1 Vaccine
Children in three KELOLAND communities are protecting themselves from the H1N1 flu Thursday. The vaccine is free and all comes from the state, but rules about who can receive it differ depending on where you go.
October 28, 2009
Preparing For H1N1 Vaccine Clinic In Vermillion
If you aren't invited to the vaccine clinic in Sioux Falls, kids can get the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine Thursday in Vermillion. At this point, Vermillion is one of four communities chosen by the state Department of Health to provide vaccines to a large group of people facing an infectious disease outbreak like H1N1.
October 28, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine Clinics In SD
There are H1N1 and seasonal vaccination clinics going on across the state.
October 27, 2009
H1N1: Have We Seen The Worst?
By now, you've likely known someone who has had a fever and cough and you may even know someone who's been tested for H1N1.
October 26, 2009
Pandemic Flu Team Fights Illness
While you and your family may be preparing for the worst by staying home with the kids to make sure the virus doesn't spread, Sanford's Pandemic Flu Team is working just as hard to make sure you stay healthy.
October 26, 2009
H1N1 & Mass Vaccination Clinics
Many states across the country are already vaccinating healthy children and adults against the H1N1 flu virus in mass clinics. Here in South Dakota, only those at high risk have been able to get the vaccine. But that could soon change.
October 22, 2009
2 New H1N1 Deaths Confirmed
The H1N1 flu is hitting closer to home for thousands of South Dakotans tonight.
The state health department has confirmed deaths in both Minnehaha and Pennington counties, bringing the total for the season to four.
Earlier this week we told you about a Rapid City boy whose family said he died of the H1N1 virus.
The state health department has confirmed deaths in both Minnehaha and Pennington counties, bringing the total for the season to four.
Earlier this week we told you about a Rapid City boy whose family said he died of the H1N1 virus.
October 21, 2009
Amount Of H1N1 Vaccine Varies From State To State
All 50 states are giving out the H1N1 vaccine, but the number of people getting it is minimal. And that has members of Congress speaking out.
October 20, 2009
Why KELOLAND Doctors Aren't Testing For H1N1
It's not just the virus that's acting differently depending on the patient. Doctors aren't testing everyone for the H1N1 flu virus and not everyone is being treated with antiviral medications.
October 20, 2009
Underlying Conditons Cause Severe Cases Of H1N1
South Dakota has never seen a flu outbreak during the month of October quite like this one. Looking back at the past nine flu seasons, by mid-October South Dakota had no confirmed cases of influenza.
October 19, 2009
Pharmacies Flooded With H1N1 Questions
Your physician's office isn't the only one busy with H1N1 questions. Your pharmacy is fielding calls as well.
October 19, 2009
Preventing An Outbreak In Your Home
If you're one of the many people staying home with a sick family member, some simple steps can help protect the rest of your family from getting the illness.
October 16, 2009
Pregnant Women Get H1N1 Vaccine
Those at high risk of getting H1N1 and having complications are starting to get protection against the virus here in KELOLAND.
Clinics that have the H1N1 shot are calling their most high risk patients to get the vaccine - that includes pregnant women. And one mom to be didn't want to pass that up.
Clinics that have the H1N1 shot are calling their most high risk patients to get the vaccine - that includes pregnant women. And one mom to be didn't want to pass that up.
October 16, 2009
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Delayed
Some alarming news from the Centers For Disease Control.
Most states -- including South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa -- are now reporting widespread flu activity.
But what's even more concerning is the number of children who've died from H1N1 flu. 11 more children died this past week alone.
But what's even more concerning is the number of children who've died from H1N1 flu. 11 more children died this past week alone.
October 15, 2009
H1N1 Vaccine: Clinics Call High Risk Patients
The H1N1 shot has finally arrived in South Dakota.
But don't rush to make an appointment with your doctor. The Flu mist is still being given to health care providers and the shot is only going to high risk groups.
In the last two weeks the state health department has received only 17,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine - that's the mist and the shot combined.
But don't rush to make an appointment with your doctor. The Flu mist is still being given to health care providers and the shot is only going to high risk groups.
In the last two weeks the state health department has received only 17,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine - that's the mist and the shot combined.
October 14, 2009
More People Get Seasonal Flu Shot
There's been quite a buzz over the flu this year, seasonal and H1N1. And many are lining up to get vaccinated.
October 14, 2009
When Can You Get The H1N1 Vaccine?
Another batch of the H1N1 vaccine has arrived in KELOLAND, and this time, around patients have the option of rolling up their sleeve and getting it as a shot.
October 13, 2009
H1N1: When Is It An Emergency?
Most people don't head to their local emergency room unless they've broken a limb or need stitches. But ERs across the country are now being swamped with patients complaining of flu-like symptoms.
October 13, 2009
H1N1 Headlines
The Centers For Disease Control is now reporting most people who end up in the hospital with H1N1 flu have underlying medical conditions, and millions of doses of the new vaccine are making their way around the country.
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