Flu shows second act in Minnesota in 'a particularly bad year for kids'
By Jane Lee
The Star Tribune reported Thursday that the latest flu data from the Minnesota Department of Health showed the second death of a child by seasonal influenza and an unusual spread of B strain of the virus has transferred to A strain.
The state flu data released Thursday, during the first two weeks of February, more than 640 people were hospitalized with flu-like-illnesses, according to the Star Tribune.
The Star Tribune reported Initial estimates by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this year's vaccine is 45% effective, which is in an average range of 10% to 60%, and the vaccine is more effective for children.
Karen Martin, an epidemiologist with the state health department, said the A3 strains were involved in the worst seasons for outbreaks in long-term care facilities and it is spreading now, according to the Star Tribune.
The Star Tribune reported Martin said it is not too late to get a flu shot.
The Star Tribune reported Thursday that the latest flu data from the Minnesota Department of Health showed the second death of a child by seasonal influenza and an unusual spread of B strain of the virus has transferred to A strain.
The state flu data released Thursday, during the first two weeks of February, more than 640 people were hospitalized with flu-like-illnesses, according to the Star Tribune.
The Star Tribune reported Initial estimates by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this year's vaccine is 45% effective, which is in an average range of 10% to 60%, and the vaccine is more effective for children.
Karen Martin, an epidemiologist with the state health department, said the A3 strains were involved in the worst seasons for outbreaks in long-term care facilities and it is spreading now, according to the Star Tribune.
The Star Tribune reported Martin said it is not too late to get a flu shot.
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