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Thursday, January 10, 2013  The flu has hit us as a country very hard this season. There have been two confirmed deaths in New York State as a result of this year's flu.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Massachusetts public health officials are reporting 18 flu-related deaths in the state already this season, and Boston has declared a public health emergency.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The flu is getting worse weeks before its usual peak. Influenza is already widespread in two thirds of the country and many fear an increased demand for the popular treatment Tamiflu could lead to shortages.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  At World of Wonder daycare in Camillus, handwashing is a regular event. The 2012 flu season is already shaping up to be one of the worst flu seasons in close to a decade.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital is set to provide free flu shots for children and their families at the Salvation Army Christmas Bureau.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Oneida County has been especially hard hit by an early outbreak of influenza and area hospitals are taking precautions to slow down the further spread of the disease.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Oneida County is seeing a spike in the number of confirmed cases of the flu, which is promting health officials to urge people to get the flu shot.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet this year, now is the time to get one.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Has Fido had his flu shot this year? Did you know dogs can suffer from influenza, just like humans.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  For the last week in January, the health department says it recorded 40 cases of the flu.

Friday, May 01, 2009  As students finish up the semester at Syracuse University. reports of the H1N1 "swine flu" continue to emerge around the world and there are suspected cases across Central New York.