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Tuesday, January 08, 2013  More and more Iowa flu cases have been reported.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  With the holiday season coming to an end, medical experts predict that the number of people infected with influenza is going to jump.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The Adair County Health Department wants to remind everyone the importance of getting a flu shot but so far the turnout has been pretty good.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The Adair County Health Department hosted its 2012 drive-thru flu clinic on Thursday.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Adair County Health Department holds annual influenza clinic.

Monday, June 11, 2012  The truth of three health myths.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Influenza cases up in Adair County

Monday, December 05, 2011  It's National Flu Vaccination Week.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  The Macon County Health Department held its annual "Drive Through Flu Clinic" throughout the day Tuesday.

Monday, October 17, 2011  The Macon County Health Department is hosting their annual "Drive thru Flu clinic" Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Adair County residents participated at a free drive up flu clinic at NEMO Fairgrounds.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Information about the flu is our Facebook story of the day.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  CDC says "Take 3" actions to fight the flu

Friday, February 25, 2011  It's still flu season in the Heartland and chances are you know someone who has the flu or the cold, but whats the difference? Registered nurse Lorie Guffie of the Adair County Health Department says there are difference between the cold and the flu. If you have the flu chances are your body aches, you have chills and a rough cough, however you won't have a sore throat If you have a cold, you will develop a sore throat and have major congestion, but you will not have body aches or fever. If you are exposed to the flu virus it usually takes between one and seven days to develop the symptoms.  If you feel like you have taken on the virus, visit your doctor as soon as possible.