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Over 1,000 Confirmed Cases Of Flu In Oneida County

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:04:23 +0000

Flu season is now widespread throughout the state, and it’s growing. As we reported last week, local hospitals said that they were seeing an increase of flu cases and people with flu-like symptoms in their ERs. According to our sister station, WIBX: “State health experts say cases of the virus have been reported in 47 [...]

Flu Cases Surge in Oneida County

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:18:36 +0000

It is looking like this flu season will be one of the worst in recent memory. Last year, according to the Oneida County Health Department, there were a total of 329 confirmed cases of the flu. This year that total has already been left in the dust. Oneida County Health Department spokesperson Ken Fanelli said [...]

Visitor Restrictions At Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:10:24 +0000

We are definitely in flu season, and more people are coming down with flu-like symptoms. Due to the number of local flu cases, Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare has imposed some restrictions on visitors. According to our sister station, WIBX: Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare is placing restrictions on visitors in light of an increase in the number [...]

Local Hospitals Offer Flu Prevention Tips

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:10:14 +0000

“Tis the season”, flu season, and local hospitals have some health tips on how to prevent getting the flu. Here’s more from our sister station, WIBX: “Get your flu shot. That’s the message two local hospitals are trying to spread this flu season. The Emergency Departments at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical [...]

Oneida County Flu Outbreak

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:43:14 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) – The Oneida County Health Department says lab testing has confirmed 94 cases of influenza over the last week within the county. That’s alarming in that last year, the first confirmed case in the county didn’t come until late December, according to Public Information Officer Ken Fanelli. While about 100 cases isn’t [...]

Where To Get Your Flu Shots In Utica Area

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:16:58 +0000

Cold and flu season is upon us once again and--as they say in football--your best offense is a good defense. Getting a flu shot is the best way to avoid coming down with influenza, something that is not only inconvenient but often dangerous and occasionally fatal. Here is a list of convenient locations to get your flu shot.

Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday At Schuyler Commons

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:10:13 +0000

Now that it’s October, we’re approaching flu season, and Big Frog 104 would like to share local flu shot clinic information. This Wednesday, flu shots will be offered at Schuyler Commons in Utica. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “Schuyler Commons in Utica is hosting a flu clinic, with help from Flu [...]

Health Department Urges Us To Get Flu Shots

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:10:42 +0000

At Big Frog 104 we want to keep you informed and healthy! The Oneida County Health Department is now urging us to get flu shots. Here’s more from our sister station, WIBX: “The Oneida County Health Department say flu season will be here soon and residents should take steps now to protect themselves from the [...]