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HealthFlu season is starting early in Louisiana, and a shot now will work by ThanksgivingIf you've skipped your flu shot, now's the time. Louisiana and Hawaii were the only two states at moderate flu activity in mid-October, and the latest state figures show 8.3% of Louisiana flu tests came back positive, against 5.7% nationally that week.Today’s editionRead

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From Hot 107.9 and 99.9 KTDY, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Hot 107.919 hours ago

    Louisiana Flu Activity Hits Moderate Level as H1N1 Spreads

    Louisiana flu season is starting early. The state's flu positivity is running above the U.S. rate, and it looks like it could be a brutal season.

    Also reported by99.9 KTDY