From 101 to 2: Historically low flu deaths reported this season in Missouri Dori Olmos, Colin Jeffery
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A typical flu season the past few years in Missouri has led to as many as 279 deaths in the state.
But this influenza season is far from typical due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a historically low number of Missourians dying because of the common flu.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has recorded two influenza-associated deaths this flu season, which started in October and runs through May. While there’s still another month of flu season to go, we’re past the peak, which the CDC says typically goes from December through February. The current flu activity in the state is described as “sporadic” in the latest report.
Who the Johnson & Johnson vaccine mix-up impacts the most in the St. Louis area
“It could create a situation where they aren t able to come back for a second shot, preventing them from getting full immunity Author: Rhyan Henson Updated: 3:08 PM CDT April 1, 2021
ST. LOUIS A mix-up at a plant making the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has ruined nearly 15 million shots. This is causing problems for those most vulnerable in the St. Charles area.
In St. Charles County, the vaccination efforts are going well according to health director Demetrius Cianci-Chapman. They vaccinated more than 12,000 people last week, most of which received the Pfizer or Moderna shot. The director said a delay in Johnson & Johnson s Janssen shots creates a big problem for those in senior living communities or those who are homebound.
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St. Charles County educators to be prioritized in next vaccine rollout phase
About 12,000 faculty and staff in the country from both public and private schools will be able to get the shot at five high schools designated for distribution Author: Rhyan Henson Updated: 7:44 PM CST March 2, 2021
ST CHARLES, Mo. St. Charles County is ready to move into phase 1B-Tier 3 on March 15 with the rest of the state according to County Executive Steve Ehlmann.
“It s been a lot of smiles around here,” he said.
St. Charles County educators are excited about the progress because they will be prioritized to get the shot due to many of them being in the classroom with students.