SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Lane County Public Health says a flu outbreak at an assisted living facility sickened 55 people. Nineteen of those were taken to the hospital. The health department says the people were infected with Influenza Type A, which causes severe fever, cough, runny nose, nasal congestion and muscle and joint aches. It can … Continue reading »
Flu Season Not as Severe in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — Flu season is in full swing across the US. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says 41 states are experiencing outbreak-like conditions; but in Oregon and specifically Lane County, the numbers are not rising as dramatically. Lane County Health and Human Services attributes the small rise to people here being responsible … Continue reading »
Possible to Get Flu Even with Vaccine
(CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control is warning the flu season appears to be bad this year, spreading faster and earlier than usual. The CDC says the South and Southeast section of the country is getting hit hard. Even people who received the flu shot can still get sick. “Number one, it does take … Continue reading »
