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Trainer Says Michael Jordan Was Poisoned By Pizza Delivery Before 'Flu Game' in 1997 NBA Finals

Joe Student — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:30:19 +0000

There's a conspiracy theory for everything, even one of Michael Jordan's greatest games. The legend goes that Jordan was terribly ill because of the flu when he scored 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Jazz in Utah in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals

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Visitor Restrictions Lifted at Faxton Saint-Luke's Healthcare, Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, and Rome Memorial Hospital

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:39:48 +0000

Visitor restrictions for those ages eighteen and under have been lifted at Faxton Saint Luke's Healthcare, Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, and Rome Memorial Hospital because of a drop in the number of people exhibiting flu-like symptoms.

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5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:35:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

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How I Avoid the Flu – Microsan Anti-Microbial Soap

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:10:31 +0000

This is a produce developed by Micro-Biologist Robert Bogosian. It kills the germs that lead to colds, flu, strep and many other nasty viruses. These are non-alcohol based products that stop germs in their tracks

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Flu Is Widespread In New York

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:45:37 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The flu is now widespread in New York.

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Hospital Visitation Restrictions In Place At St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:08:41 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - St. Elizabeth Medical Center is joining Faxton St. Luke's announcing hospital visitation restrictions because of the flu.

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Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Imposes Visitor Restrictions Because Of Flu

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:16:05 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare is placing restrictions on visitors in light of an increase in the number of patients exhibiting flu-like and flu symptoms.

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Utica Hospitals Offer Flu Safety Tips

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:43:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Get your flu shot. That's the message two local hospitals are trying to spread this flu season.

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Flu Cases Top 500 In Oneida County

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:22:44 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The number of flu cases in Oneida County continue to climb.

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It's Time to Get Your Seasonal Flu Shot

Ted Muehl — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:21:09 +0000

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently.

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center Holds Point of Dispensing Clinic

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:30:12 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - In the event of a viral outbreak, Utica's Saint Elizabeth Medical Center says they will be prepared.

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Schuyler Commons Hosting Flu Shot Clinic

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:14:00 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Schuyler Commons in Utica is hosting a flu clinic, with help from Flu Prevention Partners.

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Visitation Restrictions In Effect At Faxton-St. Luke's

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:12:03 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Visitors to the Two West Building at Faxton-Saint Luke's Hospital are under restrictions for the next two weeks.

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New Initiative Targets Unneeded ER Visits

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:54:36 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is partnering with the Medical Societies of Herkimer and Oneida counties, in an effort to reduce unneeded emergency room visits and keep costs down.

The group is launching television and radio advertisements, urging people with minor ailments to visit their doctor first, before going to the E-R

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FDA Says Flu Injector Devices Not Approved as Vaccines

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:59:07 +0000

Flu vaccines have always been dreaded by those who hate shots, but this year a company called PharmaJet introduced a device that uses “a high-pressure steam of liquid to pierce the skin and deliver the vaccine.” The needle-phobics rejoiced.

But now the FDA is saying, Not so fast.

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Flu Shots Being Offered

Jules Thompson — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:50:14 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County is offering flu shots starting Friday. The vaccine will be offered in shot or nasal form.

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Free Immunization Clinic

Jumpin' Zach Flash — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:00:31 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) – Herkimer County Public Health is holding an Immunization Clinic today. It’s happening at the Herkimer County Office Building, 301 North Washington Street, from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and no appointments are needed. Children 18 years old and younger can receive free immunizations with no co-pay. All that’s needed is a [...]