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posted by Colette Rossiter on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 As summer is winding down, cold and flu season is ramping up. Add COVID and RSV to the mix and we have a recipe for a triple threat of respiratory viruses. Colette Rossiter, Director of Clay County Public Health answers some frequently asked questions to help you understand what to expect this fall and winter.

posted by Laura Manwarren on Friday, December 3, 2021 Cold and flu season has arrived and with an increase in illness brings an increase of phones calls and visits to the Spencer Hospital Emergency Department. While it's important for people to check with their local healthcare teams when they have concerns, it is also important for people, especially parents, to know what symptoms to look for and how they can help treat the illness at home.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 What's the difference between a third dose and a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine? Aren't they the same thing? While it's the same vaccine, there are differences regarding who can receive one, what vaccine can be given, and when that third or booster dose can be administered. Clay County Public Health Coordinator Colette Rossiter explains more in her blog and the accompanying graph provides guidance.

posted by Dr. Brian Wilson on Thursday, September 2, 2021 OB/Gyn Dr. Brian Wilson shares insight on the COVID-19 vaccine related to pregnancy and breast-feeding.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Friday, July 9, 2021 While local COVID-19 positivity rates have remained low in recent months, several other states, including Iowa's neighboring state of Missouri, are seeing another surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations among unvaccinated individuals. The main reason we are seeing a reemergence of the virus is due to the Delta coronavirus variant, which is known to be the most contagious strain of the virus currently.