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First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Grant County
Health officials are reporting the first death of the 2023-24 flu season in Grant County. The Grant County Health District (GCHD) says the victim, whose gender and age were not released, had underlying health conditions. GCHD spokesperson, Lexi Smith, says the fatality coincides with the district's official announcement of the start of flu season, which is being recognized along with two other ill
Tri-Citians With the Flu are Required to Stay Home!
Tri-Citians With the Flu are Required to Stay Home!
Tri-Citians With the Flu are Required to Stay Home!
OK, not really... 5 people have died in our area because of flu complications, hospitals have seen a huge increase in ER patients, schools are getting hammered, some schools have seen a 50% increase of absences in staff. The moral of the story: Keep your PETRI DISH self at home...
Do You Get Flu Shots? [POLL]
Do You Get Flu Shots? [POLL]
Do You Get Flu Shots? [POLL]
A get a little bit sick every single year, but it has been years since I have gotten really super-sick. This year, though -- right after I had a flu shot -- I was flat on my beck with the worst cold I have had in a very long time.
Tri-Cities Community Health Keeps the 97 Rock Crew Healthy
Tri-Cities Community Health Keeps the 97 Rock Crew Healthy
Tri-Cities Community Health Keeps the 97 Rock Crew Healthy
It's that time of the year where people are hacking and sniffling and battling colds while the rest try to avoid those who have caught the bug! I have been lucky enough in the past few years to avoid the flu, but this year Gaylord Focker and I decided to tackle the influenza virus head on and get ourselves vaccinated. In steps Tri-Cities Community Health to save us from the flu season.
Best Places to Get Flu Shots Near Kennewick
Best Places to Get Flu Shots Near Kennewick
Best Places to Get Flu Shots Near Kennewick
If you haven't gotten a flu shot yet, it's not too late! Here are some local places offering them: Target Walgreens Rite Aid Fred Meyer Health departments Shopko Grocery store pharmacies Physicians Immediate Care Center KGH Urgent Care Clinics Kadlec Urgent Care Costco Arbor Healthcare for Women Tri-Cities Community Health