Influenza

Relief In Sight? Region Hit Hard By Flu

Elana Gordon — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:59:06 +0000

The flu is widespread in Kansas and Missouri. It has been an especially rough season, but some say relief may be on the way.

Flu Vaccine

Jabulani Leffall, Jeffrey Harvey and Matthew Long-Middleton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Every year, approximately 36,000 people die from influenza. This flu season is the worst in the last decade and yet the flu vaccine is readily available.

Flu Season Starts In Kansas City

Elana Gordon — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:19:01 +0000

Flu season is getting underway. According to Dr. Christopher Harrison at Children’s Mercy Hospital, it’s here early.

Flu Season Picks Up, Vaccine Still Available

Bryan Thompson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:44:46 +0000

The nation's midsection is a hot spot for influenza right now, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says there’s still time to be protected by a flu shot.