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Minnesota health officials are reporting the first child death of the flu season.

That's double the total of eight deaths that had been reported by the previous week.

Flu season in Minnesota is off to an unusual start, with the B strain of influenza causing most of the lab-confirmed cases instead of the usual A strain.

Minnesota has reported its first flu death of the season

The time for runny noses, sore throats and the dreaded flu will soon be upon us. Doctors and nurses are reminding you to get your flu shot early to limit your chances of getting the virus.

As flu season approaches, it's important to be prepared and the St. Cloud VA is holding several walk-in clinics to help.

Minnesota has recorded its first child death due to influenza this season.

A Minnesota state health official is urging residents to get vaccinated for the flu amid concern that low vaccination rates can lead to more hospitalizations and deaths.

The St. Cloud VA is implementing visitor restrictions at the Community Living Center to prevent the spread of influenza and related illnesses.

A year after Minnesota and much of the nation was hit hard by influenza, the virus is having less of an impact on residents throughout the state. However, infectious disease experts warn that the 2015-2016 flu season isn't over, so an outbreak could still happen.