One doctor jokes, it's a surefire way to lose weight over the holidays, but he doesn't recommend it. Gastroenteritis, or what some call "stomach" flu, is what's going around this week.
Doctor Tony Hamilton at Innovis says people are coming in with vomiting and diarrhea, and in some cases, low-grade fever. It only lasts a few days, but doctor Hamilton says watch out for dehydration.
Meanwhile, with supply of H1N1 vaccine up, more clinics are scheduled. After strong turnout at Tuesday’s clinic, Fargo Cass public health holds another one Friday, 10 to 3 at Hope Lutheran south.
Clay County public health holds a free clinic for priority groups Wednesday from 11 to 6 at the family service center in Moorhead. Students at Oriska and Litchville schools will get shots Wednesday and Thursday if they've turned in consent forms.
An adults-only clinic will also be Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30 at the hi-liner activity center in Valley City. And a week from today, a free H1N1 clinic will be held at Cleveland elementary in Fergus Falls. It runs from 3:30 to 5:30pm.