Influenza begins to hit in North Dakota - Family Medicine - Healthways

Flu Season is here

We`re about a month into flu season and we`re already hearing reports of influenza in North Dakota. At least 12 people in the state have been diagnosed with the flu. Two of them live in long-term care facilities.
Typical flu symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat and runny or stuffy nose. The State Health Department urges people six months and older to get a flu shot. Last year more than 1,400 people in North Dakota got the flu.

More than 70 of them ended up in the hospital.

Look below for more detailed information regarding flu and what areas have reported cases published by the North Dakota Department of Health

2012-2013 Reported Influenza Activity in North Dakota
Data collection began September 1, 2012.

Last Updated 11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

2012-2013 Flu Summary Total Cases?* Age Information Range Cases Gender <10 1 Female 10 10-19 2 Male 2 20-29 1 30-39 0 Hospitalized?? 1 40-49 2 50-59 2 Deaths? 0 60 and over 4	Quick Statistics Cases Type A, 2009 H1N1 0 Type A, H1 0 Type A, H3 2 Type A, Unspecified 10 Type B 0 Unknown 0 Total 12
*Numbers may change pending investigation. Includes rapid tests, DFA, IFA, PCR and culture.

What are the symptoms of the flu?

Flu symptoms include:

• A 100^oF or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever)
• A cough and/or sore throat
• A runny or stuffy nose
• Headaches and/or body aches
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea (most common in children)

When should I seek emergency medical attention?

Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Purple or blue discoloration of the lips
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Seizures
• Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough

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If you or a member of your family is suffering from any flu symptoms:

Contact Healthways today and schedule an appointment today

Source: http://healthways.cc/influenza-begins-to-hit-in-north-dakota/

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