Late January, early February is the typical peak for respiratory illnesses/viruses in Minnesota. Dr. George Morris from CentraCare joined me on WJON. He explains a couple weeks after the holidays is when these illnesses spike and that leads to more people needing hospitalization.
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.
St. Cloud Hospital and hospitals throughout the country are experiencing a triple threat of respiratory illnesses which includes, flu, COVID-19 and RSV. Doctor George Morris is the Physician/Vice-President for Performance Excellence at CentraCare. He joined me on WJON.
Steele County Public Health will be offering flu shot clinics in early October. They are as follows:
Tuesday, October 4, from 9-10:30AM at the Medford Manor
Wednesday, October 5, from 12:30-2:30PM at the Ellendale Community Center
Thursday, October 6, from 9-11AM at Owatonna Senior Place
Friday, October 7, from 12-2PM at Blooming Prairie Senior Dining
Bring along your insurance card...