Update: 33 More Flu-Related Deaths in State, Oakdale Clinic 'Extraordinarily Busy'
HealthEast Oakdale Clinic has seen several cases of influenza in the past two weeks.
Updated (5:30 p.m., 01/17/13): The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting that 33 additional people have died, which makes for a season total of 60 flu-related deaths. Recent data released by the MDH Thursday reveals that 1,842 people have been hospitalized due to influenza. Areas across the state are experiencing an influx of influenza cases and Oakdale is no exception. The HealthEast Oakdale Clinic has been "extraordinarily busy" for the past two weeks, according to Dr. Todd Smith, the regional medical director for HealthEast. Smith's primary clinic is in Cottage Grove, but he also oversees Oakdale and Stillwater clinics. "We've certainly seen an uptick in influenza cases," Smith said. "It's a tough spot because there seems to be …
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