2013 Flu Epidemic

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Flu season nearing the end

4:16 PM, Feb 8, 2013

The worst of this year's flu season should be over in most of the country in two to three weeks except for the West Coast, where the flu arrived later, health officials said Friday.

FDA approves new flu vaccine

3:33 PM, Jan 24, 2013

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Flublok, a new vaccine that doesn't need eggs or even the flu virus to make.

Flu prevention a focus for future cooks

9:27 PM, Jan 23, 2013

Before students at the The Secchia Institute for Culinary Education learn about cooking they must be certified in sanitation and cleanliness. That's of special concern when there are flu outbreaks like we're experiencing now.

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Flu News From the CDC

Flu in Pregnancy may Quadruple Child’s Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Pregnant mothers’ exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased risk that their child would develop bipolar disorder in adulthood, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

H7N9 Situation and CDC Response Update

New Study by Chinese and CDC Experts Shows H7N9 Illness Uncommon in China

NIH-Supported Researchers Glean Clues from H7N9 Influenza Genetic Sequences

HHS Awards Contract for Advanced Development of Novel Flu Treatment

11 little-known facts about mosquitoes

They kill more humans than any other animal. They number in the trillions, and their familiar buzz lets you know they are out for blood. It is the mosquito, and thanks to heavy rain and flooding, they are everywhere.

5:57 PM, May 21, 2013

Weather Forecast for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon & Holland

Showers, Turning Cooler

Today will be mostly cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will cool off into the mid 60s to around 70° along the lakeshore and into the low to mid 70s inland. Winds will be south at 5-10 mph shifting to the northwest at 7-14 mph inland and south at 4-8 mph, shifting to the northwest at 6-12 mph along the lakeshore. Lake Michigan forecast: Winds: to N 5-10 kts. Waves: 0-1'.

Tonight will be cloudy and cooler with numerous showers, especially along and north of I-96. Up to ½-¾" of rain is possible. Temperatures will be in the in the mid to upper 50s. Winds will be west at 4-8 mph inland and 3-6 mph along the lakeshore.

3:15 AM, May 22, 2013

Zap mosquitoes with a natural repellent

When local stores run low on mosquito repellent, you can make your own natural one.

3:57 PM, May 21, 2013

Party store manager catches shoplifter in cuffs

The assistant manager of a Kentwood party store says he was determined to capture a shoplifter stealing bottles of his most expensive liquors, so he used surveillance video -- and a pair of handcuffs -- to get his man.

11:40 PM, May 21, 2013

Investigation uncovers formaldehyde in baby clothing

Formaldehyde is a chemical the U.S. government calls a carcinogen, or known cancer-causing chemical, but the substance is not regulated.

10:22 PM, May 21, 2013

Man arrested for shooting girlfriend

A Muskegon man is facing charges after police say he shot his girlfriend and tried to shoot her sister.

12:03 PM, May 21, 2013

Police: Man threatened to kill daycare worker, children

Kent County Sheriff's Deputies say Brazier called the Rainbow Day Care Center Tuesday, located at 2347 68th St. SE, and told a female employee he was going to travel there and kill her as well as everyone else inside the daycare center.

6:49 PM, May 21, 2013

Woman in custody after 120 mph chase in Allegan County

The chase started in Allegan County where a woman, who is described as being suicidal, fled from police. She drove her vehicle onto U.S. 31 and headed north at speeds of over 100 miles per hour.

4:53 PM, May 21, 2013