Immunizations

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says

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NEW YORK — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states … Read more

Agriculture officials confirm 25th case of cattle anthrax in North Dakota this year

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BISMARCK, N.D. — A new case of cattle anthrax has been confirmed in southwest North Dakota’s Grant County, bringing the number of cases in the state to 25 this year, according to state agriculture officials. It’s the first case reported in the state since August, all in Grant County and neighboring Hettinger and Adams counties, … Read more