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Health

Experts see expected uptick in respiratory viruses, offer guidance heading into New Year's celebrations

Health

Respiratory viruses spreading: Ohio Department of Health gives update ahead of holiday gatherings

COVID cases have also been on the rise in recent weeks throughout the state with Ohio’s three-week average listed at 13,482.
Pets

Canine flu: These are the symptoms to watch for

Canine influenza is on the rise. Do you know what symptoms to look for in your pet?
Health

Holiday health: How to not give the gift of germs

A few things to keep in mind if you have the sniffles before those holiday gatherings.
Local News

Northwest Ohio egg farm forced to euthanize 3 million chickens due to bird flu

The highly pathogenic disease has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months. It only occasionally affects humans.
Health

Here are the 6 things you should keep in your medicine cabinet, according to the Cleveland Clinic

A thermometer and a pulse oximeter are just two of the top items.
News

CDC comes to U-M campus to research sudden uptick in flu cases

As flu season gets underway, a team of health experts are headed to the University of Michigan to research a large and sudden uptick of student influenza cases.
Outreach

Why don't we wear masks every cold and flu season?

It's been a milder than usual flu season and some believe masks are playing a role.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

Flu activity this season is at the lowest it's been in years. Experts think COVID-19 mitigation efforts are contributing to this.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Flu activity is at its lowest in 25 years. Experts believe that could be in large part because of efforts to stop COVID spread and increased vaccinations.
Flu

Why kids need flu vaccines, even if they're learning online

A doctor tells us why it’s especially important for kids to get a flu vaccine during the coronavirus pandemic – even if they’re not attending school in person.
Health

College students considering getting flu shot because of coronavirus pandemic

Health experts are strongly encouraging students to get their annual flu shot this year to free up resources and services for treating COVID-19 patients.

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Experts see expected uptick in respiratory viruses, offer guidance heading into New Year's celebrations

Respiratory viruses spreading: Ohio Department of Health gives update ahead of holiday gatherings

Canine flu: These are the symptoms to watch for

Holiday health: How to not give the gift of germs

Northwest Ohio egg farm forced to euthanize 3 million chickens due to bird flu

Here are the 6 things you should keep in your medicine cabinet, according to the Cleveland Clinic

CDC comes to U-M campus to research sudden uptick in flu cases

Why don't we wear masks every cold and flu season?

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Why kids need flu vaccines, even if they're learning online

College students considering getting flu shot because of coronavirus pandemic

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