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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...

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.

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?

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.  My wife and I use the hand soap, the hand cream (which protects against virus for up to 5 hours) as well as the foam sanitizers...

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

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

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.

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

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

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.