influenza

The highest number of cases came from public health districts two, four and seven, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Flu outbreak in Idaho shuts down multiple schools and an entire school district.

Idaho is in the top 30 states currently regarding elevated influenza activity.

Elko County authorities say an outbreak of flu has been reported in Elko and are asking the public to take precautions and get the flue shot

Public health officials say a 50-year-old north Idaho woman died recently due to influenza, the first reported flu-related death in the state this season.

Public health workers met on Wednesday to learn about various pathogens and what they can do in the event of a disease outbreak.

Public health workers and emergency responders on Wednesday will take part in training in the event of an Ebola or other disease outbreak.

The IDHW is urging anyone with symptoms including a fever, sore throat and persistent cough, to stay home and contact a health provider.

Nine people in the Magic Valley have died this season due to the flu, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Flu can kill. It can also derail my job for two weeks.

The latest data released from the department reports that seven people in Idaho have died from the combination of Influenza A and B.

A north Idaho man has become the first in the state to die from flu-related complications, signaling what may be an early flu season. The Spokesman-Review reports that the man was in his 50s. His death was confirmed to be influenza-related this week, according to the Panhandle Health District.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – If you’ve been sick this season, you’re not the only one. There’s several different strains of the influenza virus making the rounds in south-central Idaho.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – A 50-year-old southern Idaho man has died from a flu-related illness, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – Those who usually opt to fight influenza with a nasal spray instead of a flu shot will have to roll up their sleeves this year.

We are knee deep in flu season, already wading through piles of used tissues, and empty DayQuil packets. But how much do you really know about the Flu? Test your Flu IQ!

As winter weather sets in across most of the United States, many are experiencing another seasonal mainstay: the Flu. The Center for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine every year. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.