H1N1 Flu

Dr. Michael Osterholm answers questions about the H1N1 flu

Minnesota health officials are reporting three more deaths from H1N1 flu and another death from a flu-like illness that wasn't confirmed as H1N1. However, the number of schools reporting outbreaks dropped considerably in the past week. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Midday to discuss the latest news about H1N1 and to take listener questions about the flu.

Guests

• Dr. Michael Osterholm: Director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. Former MN State Epidemiologist.

More from MPR

• Some schools to receive H1N1 vaccine
  November 4, 2009
• Four more flu deaths reported, school outbreaks wane
  November 4, 2009
• U of M offering H1N1 vaccine to 'high priority' students and staff
  November 4, 2009
• Local lab makes Tamiflu for kids
  November 3, 2009
• Lack of fever in some H1N1 cases complicates prevention effort
  October 28, 2009

Resources

• Minnesota flu hotline: 1-866-259-4655
• H1N1 news from Minnesota Public Radio
• Flu information from Minn. Department of Health