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Health & Science Caelan Bailey,

Precautions Advised To Prevent Respiratory Illnesses During Holidays

With COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses usually surging in the winter months, West Virginians are advised to take precautions.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

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 & Science Emily Rice,

DHHR Changes Dashboard To Track Respiratory Illness Season

The Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has replaced its COVID-19 dashboard with a new system to track three respiratory diseases.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Health Officials Prepare For Autumn Vaccinations

Ahead of this year’s viral respiratory season, health officials advise checking with your physician for vaccination recommendations.

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WVPB News Roxy Todd,

DHHR Confirms: W.Va. Child Died Of The Flu

One West Virginia child has died of the flu, marking it the first pediatric flu-related death in the state since the 2017/2018 season. The West Virginia…

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