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Flu vaccine shortages seen across Dakotas
The uncertainty over weekly allotments of a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine has complicated efforts to organize immunization clinics and distribute it to hundreds of providers in North Dakota and South Dakota.By Wayne Ortman / Associated Press Writer , November 20, 2009
Fargo's MeritCare lifts visitor restrictions as flu cases diminish
MeritCare Health System has lifted visitor restrictions at its two Fargo hospital locations.By Forum staff reports , November 19, 2009
Report: Flu outbreak waning in Minnesota
Health Department confirms 5 more deaths in state; awaits potential third waveST. PAUL – Minnesota’s H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.
By Don Davis , November 19, 2009
Fargo Cass Public Health to hold flu clinic Monday
Another local H1N1 clinic has been scheduled for Monday, as North Dakota health officials reported Wednesday the state’s second flu-related death this year.By Forum and wire reports , November 19, 2009
Santa denied swine flu shot
ST. PAUL – Santa Claus sometimes must say “no” to a naughty child, but now health officials are saying “no” to him.
By Don Davis , November 19, 2009
H1N1 clinic planned Monday in Fargo
Fargo Cass Public Health will hold its next H1N1 vaccination clinic from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Urban Plains Center, 5220 30th Ave. S. in Fargo.By Forum staff report , November 18, 2009
5 new swine flu deaths in Minn.; outbreak wanes
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials are reporting five new deaths from swine flu as the pandemic wanes.By Associated Press , November 18, 2009
Second flu death announced in ND, state now has more than 3,000 confirmed flu cases this season
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The state Health Department says North Dakota has its second flu death.By Associated Press , November 18, 2009
Richland County plans three H1N1 clinics
Three H1N1 vaccination clinics for students are scheduled this week in Richland County, N.D.By Forum staff reports , November 17, 2009
Richland County plans H1N1 clinics for students
WAHPETON, N.D. - Three H1N1 vaccination clinics are scheduled this week in Richland County for students.By Forum staff reports , November 16, 2009
Clay County schedules more H1N1 flu clinics
Clay County Public Health will hold two more H1N1 vaccination clinics Tuesday.By Forum staff reports , November 14, 2009
Clay County schedules more H1N1 flu clinics 
Clay County Public Health will hold two more H1N1 vaccination clinics on Tuesday.
By Forum staff reports , November 13, 2009
Minn. reports 6 confirmed new swine flu deaths
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials are reporting six more swine flu deaths and one more from an undetermined flulike illness.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2009
Fargo flu clinic set for Monday
Fargo Cass Public Health has scheduled an H1N1 vaccination clinic from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, or until the vaccine runs out, at Hope Lutheran Church, south campus, at 3636 25th St. S. in Fargo.
By Forum staff reports , November 12, 2009
Nearly 3,000 flu cases confirmed in North Dakota, mostly among people 19 and younger
BISMARCK, N.D. — The number of confirmed flu cases in North Dakota is nearing the 3,000 mark.
By Associated Press , November 11, 2009
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OUR VOICES No early vaccine gift for Santa
Ehresmann
Santa Claus sometimes must say "no" to a naughty child, but now health officials are saying "no" to him.
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OUR VOICES Health officials worry about new flu wave
Hyduke
Minnesota's H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.
"We may be down in terms of influenza activity,&quo
OUR VOICES Better news from new flu report
Minnesota's H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, the state Health Department reported today. However, more Minnesotans with flu-like illnesses went to the doctor last week and five H1N1-related deaths were confirmed, brining the state total to 26 since the outbreak began in April. Two other deaths
Posted by: Don Davis on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:36 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Fewer flu cases, but still 7 die
Minnesota health officials report seven more Minnesotans died of the flu at a time when fewer cases were reported across the state. "For the second week in a row, we do have some promising indicators that we may be having a downward trend in activity," State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfie
Posted by: Don Davis on Nov 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES State confirms 2 more H1N1 deaths
Minnesota health officials confirmed two more deaths from H1N1 flu Wednesday as more schools report flu outbreaks. While the Health Department will not provide specific identifications, his family reported Oliver Franklin Finley, 11, of Hastings died of H1N1. He had other health problems. The othe
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 28, 2009 at 2:44 PM | Capitol ChatterLong line for H1N1 shots
Some people are expressing doubt about the H1N1 va
The responsibility thing
I made a trip to Rice Memorial Hospital this morning to talk to someone for a story I'm working on. The minute I entered the lobby, a volunteer stopped me and aske
OUR VOICES FluLine response improves
Flu-stricken Minnesotans are finding a shorter wait for medical advice when they call a state hotline. "The wait times have improved," Buddy Ferguson of the Minnesota Health Department said Friday afternoon. "Right now, it is looking like two to four hours for a nurse to get back to
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 23, 2009 at 3:28 PM | Capitol Chatter
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