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According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) large numbers of reports of flu infections and hospitalizations are being reported from all regions of the state.

The number of flu deaths in Arkansas has risen to 22. Men and women undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia metabolize the drugs differently. The NFL is dealing with serious issues of player safety, especially concussions.

It's really no surprise -- the one and only sickness doctors at St. Vincent are warning you about is the flu -- and the symptoms like coughs and ear aches

The ADH says 16 Arkansans have died from the flu in the current wide-spread outbreak. St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock has become the first and only hospital to earn the magnet recognition designation. The overall death rate from cancer has dropped 20-percent from its peak in 1991

The number of kids diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder jumped 24 percent in ten years. Most people who fall sick can head straight to the drug store. But when you're expecting a baby, forget those familiar flu drugs. The type of job you have may increase your risk for developing asthma

No surprise here -- doctors at virtually every single St. Vincent clinic are treating people for the flu.

There is still time to get vaccinated against the flu. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, 13 people have already died from the outbreak.

The Arkansas Department of Health says 16 Arkansans have died from the flu in the current widespread outbreak.

Doctors say they are seeing 4 to 5 times as many cases of the flu this season. The Arkansas Department of Health says it is responsible for 7 deaths and that number is expected to get worse.

The first death of the 2012-13 flu season was reported to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).

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North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison says it's restricting visitors because of an outbreak of influenza cases in the area.

The widespread threat has Good Shepherd Nursing & Rehabilitation on lockdown to protect its elderly residents.

The Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock remains under quarantine because of a flu outbreak. Many people are rushing to get the flu vaccine but those allergic to eggs are hesitating. Surgical menopause is the removal of both ovaries in women who have not yet had natural menopause.

Beginning October 24 and continuing through the first week of November, the Arkansas Department of Health is providing seasonal flu vaccine at mass flu clinics in every county, according to a release.

Triple digit temperatures across central Arkansas are leading to more than just sweaty socks; the intense heat can also lead to bigger medical problems.

The Arkansas Public Health Lab has confirmed the first case of seasonal flu for this year.

Arkansas had the largest increase in overall flu vaccine coverage of any state in the U.S. from 2010 to 2011.

The Pulaski County Health Unit is providing seasonal flu vaccines at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of industry from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm on November 8, according to a release.