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Officials Recommend Caution As Peak Of Respiratory Illness Season Nears

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is advising caution as respiratory illness season reaches its peak and their emergency room experiences an increase in influenza cases.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Officials Recommend Vaccination To Stay Healthy During 'Respiratory Season'

As temperatures cool and respiratory illnesses become more prevalent, state health officials are urging the public to get the latest versions of their vaccines.

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Case Of Avian Influenza Confirmed In Kanawha County

The first confirmed case of avian influenza in West Virginia since 2006 has been found in a non-commercial backyard flock in Kanawha County

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Health Experts Advise Vaccination Ahead Of Respiratory Illness Season

As respiratory illness season ramps up, health experts are encouraging West Virginians to promote health and safety in their communities.

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