MN Among Flu “Epidemic” States

Minnesota and Wisconsin are among 20 other states that have reached "epidemic" status from the CDC, a nine-state increase from last week. 

While the CDC says it's not uncommon for states to have such an elevated status considering the time of year, they wouldn't say whether it was related to the new flu strain affecting those who got a flu shot this year. So far, 15 children have died nationwide of influenza. While every death is tragic, it pales in comparison to 2009, when 348 flu-related deaths of children were reported. The flu season typically reaches its peak in December, and some years, won't slow until February. It is also not uncommon for influenza cases to last into May.

If you haven't read it already, here's what you can do to protect yourself and your family, according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). You can check out the rest of the stats of this story here(TheBlaze.com)