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Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments.

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With all of the spotlight on the current COVID-19 Pandemic, it would be easy to miss the fact that we are about to enter the flu season. As we get ready to shift gears, health officials are urging people to consider getting a flu vaccine this fall to help combat the issue.

While the emerging threats from the new coronavirus dominate the news, influenza has claimed the lives of another 15 people in Minnesota.

State health officials today reported the season's first flu-related death in Minnesota.

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting an increase in flu activity.

Minnesotans are still getting sick, but one of the worst flu seasons in many years appears to be winding down in the state.

Overall flu activity in Minnesota remains classified as “regional” by state health officials, but the latest influenza update from the State Health Department shows flu activity continued to drop off last week.

Statistics indicate the flu spread fairly quickly in Minnesota schools returned to class after the winter break.

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