Cases of influenza have been spiking across Minnesota at record rates since the holidays, crowding hospitals and clinics.

The seasonal quad-demic, consisting of Influenza, COVID, RSV, and norovirus is keeping Minnesota hospitals busy.

In the latest weekly report from the Minnesota Department of Health ending January 11th, fifty adults have died of the flu in Minnesota so far this season. Pediatric flu deaths remain at zero. Most of the deaths this season in Minnesota have been among the elderly.

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The good news is that the resent skyrocketing of cases, thing have taken a bit of a dip over the past week.

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Typical Influenza Symptoms

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Body aches
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea and vomiting (especially in children) 
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Best Ways to Prevent Getting the Flu

Here's what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to say about what you can do to prevent getting the flu.

  • A yearly flu vaccine is the first and most important action in reducing your risk of flu and its potentially serious outcomes. It's not too late to get one now.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.

When Should You Visit a Doctor?

According to the Mayo Clinic, if you think you have the flu and you or someone you're caring for is at high risk of serious flu illness, or flu-related complications. They also add that, regardless of risk-level, you should get care right away for any symptom that worries you.

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