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The Norovirus ‘Stomach Flu’ and How It Spreads
The Norovirus ‘Stomach Flu’ and How It Spreads
The Norovirus ‘Stomach Flu’ and How It Spreads
Health officials are warning about recent outbreaks of the Norovirus, which is commonly referred to as the stomach flu.  (It's not the flu at all, but I've given up telling people that.)  Diarrhea, vomiting, sometimes accompanied with a fever and body aches are the symptoms of the virus.  It's highly contagious and it's made its way through many families this winter already.
Ebola?  I’m More Worried About the Current Outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Ebola? I’m More Worried About the Current Outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Ebola? I’m More Worried About the Current Outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Last Friday was like any other day.  After work, I went to our Daycare center and picked up our 11 month old daughter.  That's when it started.  One of the daycare workers said it looked like Jane had a few bumps on her hand, arm, and feet.   She said that "a whole bunch" of kids were getting hand, foot, and mouth disease.
The Never Ending Crud?  Do You Have It?
The Never Ending Crud? Do You Have It?
The Never Ending Crud? Do You Have It?
It was September 5th of this year when I started to feel a tickle in my throat.  Next it was a sore throat, followed by runny nose.  A day later I had a full on crappy cold.  Usually colds for me last a week or 2 at the most.  Today it is October 24th, and I still have it.  Turns out, I'm not alone.
Flu Shots Are Now Available At Neighborhood Essentia Clinics
Flu Shots Are Now Available At Neighborhood Essentia Clinics
Flu Shots Are Now Available At Neighborhood Essentia Clinics
About a month ago my daughter and I talked about getting our annual flu shots, something we do together every year.  Then, we both got colds so the idea was put on hold.  Now that we're both healthy again I set out to see where we could go.  I found that Essentia Clinics is offering the flu shots at multiple clinics across the Northland.
Where Will You Get Your Flu Shot or Mist? Public Flu Shot Clinics Now Open in the Northland
Where Will You Get Your Flu Shot or Mist? Public Flu Shot Clinics Now Open in the Northland
Where Will You Get Your Flu Shot or Mist? Public Flu Shot Clinics Now Open in the Northland
About a month ago we were told to get our flu shots early.  So, my daughter and I set a day that we planned to get it done.  However, I found that the venue we normally got our shots at, the local clinics, weren't ready to administer them.  We did discuss going to another outlet, but decided to wait.  If you haven't already gotten your shot or mist from a local business, or at your doctor's office
Why Going To The Doctor Is A Last Resort For Me
Why Going To The Doctor Is A Last Resort For Me
Why Going To The Doctor Is A Last Resort For Me
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 ig

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