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​It’s that time of year again: flu season. And with it comes annual influenza vaccinations. Whether you see headlines about a severe flu season (like this year) or a mild one, here’s what you should remember: The flu is nothing to scoff at. It’s a highly contagious illness that can have serious…

“Wash your hands.”You probably heard it thousands of times growing up. Adults are frequently reminded by messages in public restrooms, in office break rooms and on social media – and that was before COVID-19 upended our lives.Simply put, cleaning your hands is one of the simplest and most effective …

  Albertha Schmid and her mother, Sue Dawson Last Thanksgiving was anything but happy for Albertha Schmid and her family. Albertha’s mother, Sue Dawson, had suffered a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib) earlier in the month. After being hospitalized and released, she saw some imp…

October 2019 marked the beginning of their forever. Alyson Poteet and Andrew Jensen had been dating for five years when the two escaped for a tropical getaway to the Dominican Republic with friends.On their last night there, Andrew was antsy and clearly on a schedule. He had been pushing to get pict…

Christine and Ben Hamilton of Louisville, Neb., had been married five years when they realized they might need help getting pregnant.“We have so many nieces and nephews between us,” Christine said. “So, it was hard to answer all of the, ‘Oh, do you have any kids?!’ And each time it was just like, ‘W…

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted every aspect of society, and it has especially complicated a typically joyful rite of passage – heading off to college. Some parents who were already anxious about their children leaving home for the first time now have to worry about COVID-19 risks. And other p…

While wearing a mask has become more common during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not universal. A lifesaving public health tool has become a political flash point, with people arguing for personal freedom over government-mandated requirements. Misinformation is rampant, and even those who’ve been mask…

You’ve been admitted to the hospital. You’re overwhelmed and scared. You may not know why you’re having that symptom or feeling that pain. You feel vulnerable and have to quickly learn to trust your care team. The last thing on your mind is whether you’ll need a safety bar in your shower or who’s go…

With the arrival of summer, people are spending more time outside – taking walks, going to parks and exploring hobbies like gardening and bike riding.And as the sunshine beckons us outdoors, the combination of heat and humidity during these summer months can pose risks for those indoors an…

For weeks, health officials have been warning the public across the U.S. about eating romaine lettuce after concerns about E. coli contamination. Now, a Douglas County resident has tested positive for the bacteria – and the case is linked to romaine lettuce grown near Yuma, Arizona.The person became…