US flu vaccines protect poorly this season
The CDC reports the flu shot covers only about 40 percent of this season's circulating viruses, down from roughly half last week and far below the 70 to 90 percent achievable in good years. Bresee notes a shift to a more unanticipated strain driving most cases as 44 states report widespread activity and pediatric deaths reach ten since September 30.
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Flu season hits KU students hard amid rising cases
KU students face growing flu counts as both Kansas and 30 other states report widespread activity. Dr. Patricia Denning notes many vaccinated students still fall ill while urging vaccination. The CDC notes an 8.1 percent oseltamivir resistance in the H1N1 strain. vaccine coverage misses H3N2 and Brisbane. Health officials caution. stay home when sick, hydrate, and wash hands.
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Last Call shooting suspect arrested in Lawrence case
Lawrence police say Last Call shooting suspect Jackson worked with two women, Sonda M Washington 30 and another, in a getaway car. Spears faces aiding an aggravated battery charge, Washington aiding a felon. Officials weigh stricter entertainment rules as DA Bran son contemplates action against the building owners.
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Free State grad helped respond to ill. tragedy in college shooting
Six people died including the shooter and more than a dozen were wounded when a lone gunman opened fire inside Cole Hall. Firefighter Karl Karr, a Free State High School graduate, described surreal actions and autopilot training during the crisis. His father, Jerry Karr, a longtime fire department official, praised his son's dedication and resilience as he returned to work after critical stress debriefing.
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