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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Christmas Music (genre), Personal Service, NBC (tv network), Equestrian, Shailene Woodley
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Fast facts about spring pollen
Let the sneezing begin. It's that time of year when the sniffles don't necessarily mean you have a cold or the flu. It could be allergies caused by pollen. As the trees, flowers and grasses begin to bud, tiny pollen particles become airborne and we inhale...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Allergies, Physical Conditions
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No. 5 seed VCU races past Akron in 88-42 rout
Troy Daniels had 23 points, Juvonte Reddic scored 21 and VCU routed Akron 88-42 on Thursday night in the most lopsided victory by a fifth-seeded team over a No. 12 in NCAA tournament history. The previous mark was set by Wyoming in a 35-point win over...
Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Akron Zips
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Virginia flu cases drop from widespread to regional
Flu cases in Virginia have dropped from widespread levels for the first time in 13 weeks. Virginia Department of Health statistics show flu cases have fallen to regional levels. Flu levels in most parts of the country dropped in late February. A...
Tags: Swine Flu
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Flu activity declines in Virginia, but still widespread
Flu activity has declined in Virginia but it remains widespread. The most recent state flu surveillance report shows less than 4 percent of outpatient visits were for flu-like illness. That's down from 7 percent to 10 percent of outpatient visits...
Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Flu hits Virginia hard this year
Doctors say the flu is hitting Virginia hard this year. An update from the Centers for Disease Control shows the Commonwealth in the red zone, which is the highest category for flu cases reported in the states. You can see on the map attached to...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Fewer Flu cases being reported across the nation
ReporterThere could be some good news when it comes to the flu outbreak. The worst of the flu season could be behind us as fewer cases are being reported.WDBJ-7's Bryce Williams spoke with a Roanoke doctor to see if the trend is being seen locally. Dr. Steve...Tags: Holidays, Flu Vaccine, Drugs and Medicines
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The flu is hitting Virginia hard this season
It's being called one of the worst flu outbreaks in history. The Centers for Disease Control says the flu can spread by personal contact and certain strains can even be airborne. Virginia is one of 29 states seeing record numbers of flu and complaints...
Tags: Holidays, Flu Vaccine, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Religious Festivals, Diseases and Illnesses
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Pharmacies in Roanoke, New River Valley, Martinsville, Lynchburg either out of or low on flu vaccine
ReporterThis flu season will be one for the record books. Some locations in our area have run out of the vaccine and those that still have a supply can barely keep it in stock. At the Downhome Pharmacy in Botetourt County, business is booming. The owner...Tags: Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Drugs and Medicines
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Local doctors seeing early flu cases
reporterAt Doctors Express in Roanoke, it has already started. "We had a couple cases of the flu about a month ago. And in the past week, actually just yesterday, we had 3-more cases," says Dr Serge Depret-Guillaume. The flu virus is alive and well, and this...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Drugs and Medicines
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How you can stay healthy this holiday season
ReporterPeople are more likely to get sick when the temperature drops. Cold weather means more people stay inside whether it's home, work or school. "It's a breeding ground for illnesses," says Dr. Steve Osborn at Doctors Express in Roanoke Doctors in Roanoke...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Strep Throat, Coughing, Diseases and Illnesses
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