State epidemiologist predicts 'dramatic' flu season

Dr. Ruth Lynfield, Minnesota's top infectious disease expert, predicts thousands of residents will get the flu this fall and winter. She joins Midday to explain how the state is preparing for another round of the H1N1 flu this fall, as well as the return of seasonal flu.

Guests

• Dr. Ruth Lynfield: State Epidemiologist. MD, pediatrician.

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Resources

• Flu information from Minn. Department of Health
• Online discussion: Are you worried about H1N1?