Douglas E. Pierson

Increased threat of West Nile virus?

This year's unusually heavy rainfall in Utah has the potential to produce a bumper crop of mosquitoes, which means you may be at an increased risk of contracting West Nile Virus.

How does West Nile virus spread?

Sick of being sick

Even though we are right in the middle of the traditional peak of flu season, recent data shows that the flu hasn't been much of a problem this year. However, if you or someone you know is one of the few who are sick, statistics mean nothing.

A typical bout with the flu is usually no more than a miserable inconvenience, but this does not mean it should be taken lightly. So what is the best way to take care of someone who is sick?

Primarily, you should be able to recognize the warning signs that something more severe is occurring.

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