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Does Airborne Really Work? Let's Find Out

Ken Hayes — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:04:23 +0000

The entire world around me is sick. The crud is going around. My co host sits 2 feet away from me sniffling and coughing and touching everything. I AM IN HELL. I can't get sick, I've got two 13 hour days ahead of me. So I'm going to pop some airborne and hopefully stay healthy. So does airborne really work?

Minnesota Flu Deaths Back On The Rise

David Drew — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:26:11 +0000

A brutal flu season is showing no signs of slowing down according to a report from the Minnesota Department Of Health. According to the Northland’s News Center the report shows 37 people have died last week due to the flu. That number increased by 15 people from the week prior, which was a decrease from [...]

Cold Vs Flu: How You Tell The Difference

Ken Hayes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:14:56 +0000

Every flu season people get it wrong. Is it the cold, flu, or “stomach flu.” What’s the difference, right? If you’re sick you’re sick, but it’s a good idea to know if you really have the flu, because the flu can be deadly. Here’s how you tell the difference. As a rule of thumb: If [...]

5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:05:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

Northlanders Crowd Flu Vaccine Clinic as News of Local Flu Related Deaths Spreads [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:16:55 +0000

This winter reminds me a lot of the H1N1 pandemic a few years ago, and some health officials believe this flu season could rival that one. With at least 8 flu-related deaths in the Northland already this year, clinics are getting very busy as people rush to get the flu vaccine. The Northland’s NewsCenter is [...]

American Red Cross Urges Everyone To Get Flu Shot Now; Here are Flu Prevention Tips, Flu Symptoms, and When to Call the Doctor

David Drew — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:34:24 +0000

The flu is in the news again this year as cases across the country continue to mount at alarming rates. In Minnesota alone, over 900 people have already been hospitalized this season. This flu season is already being compared to the deadly pandemic of 2009 and, sadly, the recent flu related deaths of young otherwise healthy people in Minnesota are not the only such cases in the United States. While the flu vaccine is not a guarantee you won't get the flu, it does lower your chances. The American Red Cross is urging everyone to get flu vaccines now and they offer some great tips for you and your family to be aware of.

Curious Which Friend Gave You the Nasty Flu Bug? There's an App for That!

Cathy Kates — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:17:09 +0000

When you get sick you start thinking back to when and where you could have picked up the bug or WHO you can blame. With the flu rampant in the Northland, this Facebook App might be just what you’re looking for to find the culprit. It’s with a company called Help Remedies. The app works [...]

Why Going To The Doctor Is A Last Resort For Me

Ken Hayes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:00:13 +0000

This photo is a diagram representing the test that was performed on me. This is why going to the doctor is my last resort. However, despite my best efforts, I could not make it to work every day while I was sick. I had a cold that started around September 16th. (It's my birthday cold, I get one every year.) My wife kept urging me to go to the doctor. I did what every good husband does... I ignored her for two weeks, then went in when I thought I might die. Oh what a hassle that began:

Starting October 1 Wisconsin Families Need to Schedule Children's Immunizations with Family Physician

Cathy Kates — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:39:07 +0000

In the state of Wisconsin, it is important for parents to know that their children need to go to their family physician, rather than their local or state health departments. Good to know now that we’re knocking on flu season’s door and the recent outbreak of whooping cough. As a parent it’s hard to [...]

Health Officials Have Discovered a New Flu Strain in Iowa

B105 Staff — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:14:30 +0000

State health officials in Iowa have discovered a new strain of the flu virus they are calling “A/H3N2″. The variation was discovered in a couple school-aged children and has popped up in a few other places around the country. Symptoms for this strain are similar to that of the regular flu virus, and health officials [...]

Kids And The Common Cold

Ken Hayes — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:14:35 +0000

It’s a struggle when you have a sick kid. The average child who attends daycare gets an upper respiratory infection (cold or flu) 6-8 times per year. Sometimes they can get the stomach bug 2-3 times per year. And here’s the kicker, you can’t give them over the counter medicine. So what do you do?We’ve [...]