Mississippi Public Universities support community engagement through health initiatives
Ask Mississippians what Mississippi’s greatest challenges are and many are likely to answer, “health.” The Mississippi State Department of Health reports that 15 percent of Mississippians report having diabetes, 70 percent report being overweight and 82 percent report taking medication for high blood pressure. Another health challenge facing Mississippians is addition to opioids. StandUp Mississippi reports that there were 342 overdose deaths reported in the state in 2018, with 62 percent of those resulting from opioids. Mississippi Public Universities are helping Mississippians overcome these challenges through community outreach and research that leads to breakthroughs and products that solve problems and have the added benefit of contributing to the economy. The University of Mississippi recently partnered with Emerald Biosciences to license cannabis-derived drugs technologies that may provide nonaddictive pain management, prevent blindness and alleviate the threat of irreversible vision loss from glaucoma and other eye diseases. This could be a game-changer for those struggling with addiction and may even save lives The cannabis research program at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has partnered with pharmaceutical company Emerald Bioscience Inc. to license two new drug technologies that may provide nonaddictive pain management, prevent blindness and alleviate the threat of irreversible vision loss from glaucoma and other eye diseases. Earlier this month, Mississippi University for Women held its annual II+C Symposium, which has focused on heart disease in underserved communities. This year, the symposium focused on stem cell therapies and their place in modern medicine. Internationally known researchers and medical professionals discussed their work and the latest developments, while members provided insights about current stem cell research and its impact on the future. All Symposium events were held on The W campus and were free and open to the public. Practicing professionals from around the region, as well as university and high school students, were invited to attend and interact with those at the top of their STEM fields. A unique partnership between the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the University of Mississippi Medical Center is making a positive impact on health and wellness in Humphreys County. The UMMC Community Care Clinic in Belzoni, which opened its doors to patient care in December 2017, is much more than an after-hours, acute-care medical facility. It offers a range of services to help people of all ages live healthier lifestyles — from family education and disease prevention to nutrition and fitness guidance. Staffed by nurse practitioners and registered nurses, the clinic is open from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. It is equipped to treat acute illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening and do not require emergency room visits. The clinic’s capabilities are augmented by telehealth services that provide access to 35 specialties based at the Medical Center in Jackson in addition to remote patient monitoring equipment. With a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, UMMC formed a consortium with MSU Extension, the State Department of Health and Mississippi Delta Community College to expand the clinic’s focus to include preventive care, healthy living and health care job training. The grant also funded the addition of classroom space, a fitness room and a walking track. In 2019, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) College of Nursing and Health Professions received renewal of a federal grant worth $2.8 million over four years as part of the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program. The ANEW Program provides funding to support innovative academic-practice partnerships to prepare primary care advanced practice registered nursing students to practice in rural and underserved settings through academic and clinical training. The partnerships support traineeships, as well as infrastructure funds to schools of nursing and their practice partners who deliver primary care clinical training experiences with rural and/or underserved populations for advanced nursing education programs. To increase the number of qualified health care professionals serving the public, USM has launched a new fully online degree, Public Health with Allied Health emphasis, designed for health professionals. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who have graduated from an accredited two-year allied health program with an associates degree and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination in the specific discipline area for the associate degree level allied health professional. The online allied health emphasis focuses on helping students in health care careers who want to move their careers forward, a key mission for Southern Miss. The DuBard School for Language Disorders and Children’s Center for Communication and Development at USM provides Mississippi parents and families with access to high-quality services that improve the lives of children and young people. The DuBard School for Language Disorders was established in 1962 and is a clinical division of USM’s School of Speech and Hearing Sciences. The school was designed to serve students with severe language-speech disorders, including developmental aphasia and childhood apraxia of speech, deafness and hearing impairments, as well as those with the written language disorder of dyslexia. DuBard School services include full time enrollment for children ages three to 13, out client therapy to clients of all ages, evaluations and referrals, as well as professional development opportunities to individuals throughout the country. The Children’s Center for Communication and Development at USM provides communicative and developmental transdisciplinary services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers while educating, training and supporting families, university students, and professionals. The transdisciplinary team includes experienced early intervention specialists in speech-language pathology, early oral intervention, audiology, special education, behavioral therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. A grant made possible through the Asbury Foundation Distinguished Professor in Nursing fund is helping USM nursing faculty and students provide healthcare to an under-served area of Hattiesburg, Miss. Dr. Elizabeth Tinnon, associate professor in the USM College of Nursing and Health Professions, is coordinating the grant project in partnership with the University’s Institute for Disability Studies. Fellowship Health Clinic (FHC) is located on Edwards Street in southeast Hattiesburg and provides high quality medical, dental and pharmaceutical care at no cost to eligible uninsured and underinsured residents of Forrest and Lamar counties. Delta State University’s Department of Social Work includes the following evidence-based, ongoing healthcare initiatives in its BSW program in partnership with various campus colleagues. They also can be taken into the community and provided in healthcare agencies for a fee. The DSU Virtual
Former Jones County Supervisor Jerome Wyatt Found Guilty of Embezzlement
Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Jones County Supervisor Jerome Wyatt has been convicted of embezzlement in Judge Dal Williamson’s chamber of Jones County Circuit Court. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Anthony J. Buckley. Wyatt was arrested by Special Agents from the State Auditor’s office in October 2018 after being indicted. He used “The Gentlemen’s Club” – a Laurel Middle School mentoring program he founded – to embezzle nearly $2,000 from children in Jones County schools by submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests. Wyatt also embezzled public money by taking cash when he directed a county-owned vehicle to a metal scrap yard outside Jones County. “This plea should send a message to elected officials and others around the state that no one has the right to steal taxpayer money,” said Auditor White. “I want to thank investigators in the Auditor’s office for their work in proving this case and making the arrest, and I want to thank the prosecutors in District Attorney Buckley’s office and DA Buckley for their work in obtaining this felony plea.” Judge Williamson sentenced Wyatt to spend at least 5 years under the supervision of the department of corrections and complete 200 hours of community service. The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor has already recovered the full amount of the demand issued to Wyatt when he was arrested and returned it to Jones County taxpayers. Wyatt was not reelected as a County Supervisor in Fall 2019, but he will not be eligible to hold any future public office after this felony conviction. Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor’s office online at any time by clicking the red button at www.osa.ms.gov or via telephone during normal business hours at 1-(800)-321-1275. Information from State Auditors office. The post Former Jones County Supervisor Jerome Wyatt Found Guilty of Embezzlement appeared first on News Mississippi.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney urging support of legislation to fund the MS First Responder Health and Safety Trust Fund
By Mike Chaney, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal When I consider some of the most important jobs a person can hold, firefighter quickly rises to the top of my mind. Firefighting, for some, is a profession: a noble one that requires time, physical strength and stamina. For others, it is a voluntary service to their community and neighbors, still strenuous and demanding. Police officers and other first responders hold equally important jobs in our communities. In 2019, I proudly supported the passage of the Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Act to care for first responders with occupational cancer and other diseases caused by their job. There are nearly 17,000 firefighters in Mississippi. Of those, around 13,000 are unpaid volunteers. It seems only right that we care for the men and women who have cared for us, risking their lives to save others. Now, nearly a year since its passage, we must consider how to fund this important program. With Senate Bill 2302, I am proposing an amendment to existing law that would divert a portion of the surplus lines fees currently collected. Surplus lines fees are collected from non-admitted insurance carriers in the state. Surplus lines fees generate between $12 and $14 million in revenue annually. Amending current law would guarantee money for firefighters through the Mississippi First Responders Health and Safety Trust Fund. Benefits would be paid to fire and police officers who have 10 or more years on the job. The law allows for a $35,000 lump sum benefit if diagnosed with metastasized cancer or terminal cancer and a $6,250 lump sum benefit if diagnosed with non-metastasized cancer. I also propose diverting a portion of fees to fund the Rural Fire Truck Fund. Since the Rural Fire truck program’s inception in 1995, the State of Mississippi has paid out more than $47 million to help counties buy fire trucks. The program is estimated to have saved MS homeowners more than $1.6 billion since the program began. This program has put more money into consumer pockets than any tax cut ever will. My proposal also calls for a portion of the surplus lines fee to fund fire prevention and education through the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire safety educators in my office visited more than 70 schools and educated more than 3,000 children and adults in 2019. I can only imagine the number of lives that would be impacted and saved by our educators if the proper funding was in place. A portion of the diverted fees would also be paid to the Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program. I am particularly motivated to fund such a program after visiting with poultry farmers. Poultry is one of the leading industries in our state, valued at nearly $3 billion. There are more than 1,400 broiler farms and hundreds of layer farms – yet these farmers are paying increasingly high premiums for insurance on their chicken houses. Only a small number of insurance providers are willing to write coverage for poultry farms, largely because of the expensive replacement cost for destroyed or damaged poultry houses. The Mitigation Program would give farmers a better chance at a successful business by funding improvements to their poultry farms. There is a common misconception that funds paid into the wind pool are assessed from policies only on the coast. That is incorrect. Approximately 60% of the fee is collected on policies written outside the coastal counties. At this time, the wind pool has approximately $280,000,000.00 in surplus, positioning it well to handle the next big storm. Moving a small percentage of the surplus lines fee funds would benefit everybody, from Desoto County to the Gulf Coast. Senate Bill 2302 is making its way through the legislature now and I urge lawmakers to pass this bill. My proposal would not take money from the general fund or adversely affect other programs. This takes politics out of the funding for fire protection, storm mitigation, and caring for our heroes. The post Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney urging support of legislation to fund the MS First Responder Health and Safety Trust Fund appeared first on News Mississippi.
Multiple county officials switch to GOP
Governor Tate Reeves, Congressman Michael Guest, and Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Lucien Smith welcomed multiple elected officials from Covington and Smith Counties and surrounding areas to the Mississippi Republican Party. Officials joining the Mississippi Republican Party include: · Matt Sullivan, District Attorney for the Thirteenth Circuit Court District (Covington, Jasper, Simpson, and Smith Counties) Covington County · Guy Easterling, Chancery Clerk · Bobby Wayne Mooney, Justice Court Judge for the Northern District of Covington County (unable to attend news conference) Smith County · Cindy Austin, Chancery Clerk · Anthony Grayson, Circuit Clerk · Mary Lou Powell, Tax Assessor-Collector · Danny Arender, Beat 4 Supervisor · Hulon West, Justice Court Judge for the Southern District of Smith County The post Multiple county officials switch to GOP appeared first on News Mississippi.
Two Rebels earn honors following sweep of Xavier
Over the weekend, Ole Miss baseball completed a sweep over Xavier in Oxford, and two Rebels have been recognized for their performance. The series began on Friday with a 13-0 win over the Musketeers, and sophomore LHP Doug Nikhazy tossed 6.0 hitless innings on his way to being named the SEC’s Pitcher of the Week. After Nikhazy came out of the game, freshmen Drew McDaniel and Jackson Kimbrell finished off the Rebels’ second combined no-hitter in program history. Nikhazy struck out nine batters, which was one short of his career-high. The performance was also his third career scoreless start. Junior SS Anthony Servideo was named a National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball after going 7-14 at the plate throughout the past week. The Rebel SS hit three home runs, including a walk-off home run in Ole Miss’ midweek win over Alcorn State. In addition to the three home runs last week, Servideo scored six runs, drove in seven more, drew five walks and went 3-3 on stolen bases. Currently, Servideo is tied for the team lead in runs scored (9), home runs (4) and RBI (10). Next up, the Rebels face Southern Miss at home on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The post Two Rebels earn honors following sweep of Xavier appeared first on News Mississippi.
MEMA: Damage assessments continue as flood waters recede
Image courtesy of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency It’s been a week since the Pearl River in Jackson crested at nearly 37 feet, causing flooding in the metro area. This morning, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) stated that the river is currently at 29.85 feet and water has receded across the affected areas. The river level will continue to fall throughout the week. According to MEMA, around 450 homes are damaged in Hinds and Madison Counties as a result of the flood, but that number will likely rise as damage assessments continue. Residents who have yet to report damage are still encouraged to do so by using MEMA’s self-reporting tool. The link can be found on their website – https://www.msema.org/. The shelters in Copiah County at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and in Hinds County at the Jackson Police Academy are closed. In Holmes County, the shelter at Milestone Elementary School, 147 Head Start Road, Tchula, MS 39169, is open. The Marion County shelter at New Life Church, 212 Eagle Day Avenue, Columbia, MS 39429, remains open. The Resource Center at Christ United Methodist Church, 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, is open. Operating hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MS 465 between US 61 and Eagle Lake Shore Road in Warren County will remain closed due to flooding. The Mississippi Department of Transportation has also reported that MS 587 between MS 44 and MS 586 in Marion County will remain closed in both directions until Wednesday, February 26, 2020. The post MEMA: Damage assessments continue as flood waters recede appeared first on News Mississippi.
DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be directing enforcement resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then distributed across the country. While continuing to focus on stopping drugs being smuggled across the border, the DEA’s “Operation Crystal Shield” will ramp up enforcement to block their further distribution into America’s neighborhoods. The DEA has identified eight major methamphetamine transportation hubs where these efforts will be concentrated: Atlanta, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Phoenix, and St. Louis. Together, these DEA Field Divisions accounted for more than 75 percent of methamphetamine seized in the U.S. in 2019. Image courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice “Operation Crystal Shield” builds on existing DEA initiatives that target major drug trafficking networks, including the Mexican cartels that are responsible for the overwhelming majority of methamphetamine trafficked into and within the United States. DEA domestic seizures of methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds from FY 2017 to FY 2019. During the same time frame, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine rose nearly twenty percent. Click here to watch the raid of a meth production lab. “For decades, methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said Acting DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon. “With a 22 percent increase in methamphetamine-related overdose deaths, now is the time to act, and DEA is leading the way with a surge of interdiction efforts and resources, targeting regional transportation hubs throughout the United States. By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” DEA New Orleans Field Division Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley said, “Methamphetamine destroys lives and is one of the primary drivers of violence across the nation, including here in our four-state region. Operation Crystal Shield will build on DEA’s ongoing efforts to hold meth dealers accountable. We will continue to seize their profits, shut down their distribution networks, and put dealers where they belong – behind bars. By continuing to target local distribution networks in this transportation hub, DEA and our federal, state and local law enforcement partners are working to reduce violent crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens in our area and beyond.” Image courtesy of the Drug Enforcement Administration “For years, Mississippi has been inundated, and some of our citizens have struggled, with the curse that is methamphetamine. But I am hopeful that we will look back one day and say that, in 2020, we began reversing that devastating trend with today’s launch of Operation Crystal Shield. I am excited that the Department of Justice and DEA is making it a priority to attack the transportation hubs from which this poison is being distributed into our communities. Our office stands ready to continue its partnership with DEA and our state and local law enforcement in order to eradicate this danger from our communities and keep our citizens safe,” said Mike Hurst, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi. The DEA New Orleans Field Division, which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas, is seeing a significant increase in the amount of methamphetamine seized, up 58 percent in the last year. As a transportation hub, we are committed to using all our enforcement resources to attack this problem. Specifically, we are enhancing our interdiction efforts, which target transportation hub facilities utilized by the drug trafficking networks. Further, we have assigned additional personnel, to include more Task Force Officers, to focus on interdiction investigations. Image courtesy of the Drug Enforcement Administration Virtually all methamphetamine in the United States comes through major ports of entry along the Southwest Border and is transported by tractor-trailers and personal vehicles along the nation’s highways to major transfer centers around the country. It is often found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Parents and children are encouraged to learn more about the dangers of drugs by visiting DEA’s interactive websites at www.JustThinkTwice.com, www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com, and www.dea.gov. The post DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield appeared first on News Mississippi.
Should male athletes be allowed to compete in female sports?
(Special article from Steve Wilson, Investigative Editor for Mississippi Center for Public Policy) A bill in the Mississippi legislature would allow girls to compete on a level playing field by protecting the integrity of female sports leagues and competitions. The bill would prevent males who identify as female from stealing opportunities and scholarships from girls. Senate Bill 2240 would require Mississippi public school, university and community college teams to be designated as girls-only or boys-only, with an exception for intentionally co-ed teams. Federal law requires equality for women’s sports through Title IX. This has been the law for 50 years. Lawmakers in several states, as diverse as New Hampshire and Arizona, are seeking to ensure fairness for girl’s sports by introducing bills similar to SB 2240. Unlike many other states in the South, Mississippi’s policies on biological boys playing girl’s sports are not clear. A state law would clarify these policies and prevent lawsuits like that filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom in Connecticut. When it comes to sports, allowing biological males to compete as females is simply unfair. Consider that: Male athletes consistently achieve performance records 10% to 20% better than comparably fit and trained women across almost all athletic events, with even wider disparities in long-term endurance events and in contests of sheer strength such as weight-lifting. In 2017 alone, thousands of men and boys achieved times in the 400 meter faster than the best lifetime performances of three women Olympic champions in that event. In 2018, 275 high school boys ran the 400 meter faster than the lifetime best of Olympic Team USA member and world-record-holding sprinter Allyson Felix, while in 2017 thousands of men ran the 400 meter faster than any of the world’s three fastest women. The courts have repeatedly affirmed that inherent differences exist between men and women. No amount of hormone therapy can change the fact that male competitors are bigger and stronger and have greater lung capacity. If these policies are allowed to stand, it will also signal the end of workplace equality efforts. If biological males are allowed to compete on women’s sports teams, what’s to prevent them from competing for women’s jobs and scholarships too? Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funds. The law, which was passed in 1972, has led to massive growth in the number of athletic opportunities for women. According to the NCAA, the number of female athletes in 1982 was 74,239. By 2019, that number grew to 221,042, an increase of 197 percent. Allowing biological males to dominate female teams and competitions makes a mockery of Title IX and threatens to reverse the hard-fought gains women have made on the sports field, as well as the classroom and the workplace. SB 2240 has been double referred to Education and Universities and Colleges. It is sponsored by state Sen. Angela Hill (R-Picayune). The post Should male athletes be allowed to compete in female sports? appeared first on News Mississippi.
Wicker’s message to Capitol Hill: Get back to work!
What follows is a message from Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker to his colleagues in DC, urging them to get back to work for the good of America: Earlier this month, the impeachment effort against President Donald Trump ended in acquittal. The trial consumed nearly three weeks of the Senate’s calendar, bringing almost all other legislative business to a grinding halt. Now that the trial is over, we should waste no time returning to the work of the American people. Remaking the Federal Judiciary President Trump entered office with a record number of vacancies on the federal bench. Since that time, Senate Republicans have made quick progress in restocking the judiciary with judges committed to constitutional government and the rule of law. During the week after the impeachment trial, the Senate confirmed five more judges, bringing this administration’s total number to 192 and surpassing President Bill Clinton’s eight-year total of 188 judges confirmed. Each of these judges will serve a lifetime appointment and bring stability to our nation’s legal system. Many of our courts have long been compromised by activist judges who saw their role as making policy from the bench, rather than applying the law. Thanks to the Senate’s work with President Trump, three circuit courts have now flipped to a majority having been appointed by Republican presidents. One-fourth of all judges who sit on circuit courts are now Trump appointees. This shift creates new opportunities for courts to overturn flawed rulings, including on matters of life, health care, and religious freedom. I look forward to continuing this work of rebuilding our federal judiciary. Many vacancies remain, including some for the state of Mississippi. The Senate would do well to prioritize filling these seats. Commerce Committee Keeps Pressing Forward The Commerce Committee, which I chair, is advancing bills of vital importance to our nation. Even with the break in legislative activity due to the impeachment trial, three bills produced by the committee have already passed the Senate this year. These include measures to help remove waste and debris from the world’s oceans and to speed the development of new technological processes and devices. In addition, we recently passed an important measure that will help us understand the broadband needs of all Americas—including those in rural communities. I have also led a number of important Commerce Committee hearings. This month we hosted a panel on how to develop the U.S. workforce for the digital age. We considered the role of artificial intelligence in key industries, groundbreaking prospects for the use of supercomputer technology, and the deployment of 5G wireless networks across our nation. As the committee that oversees transportation policy, we are holding hearings to assess the nation’s transportation needs, including rail, port, and safety upgrades. And we will continue our critical oversight of aviation to ensure the safety of America’s skies. Passing Budgets on Time This month President Trump released his budget request for fiscal year 2021. This kicks off the process for Congress to evaluate the government’s priorities and to determine the best use of taxpayer dollars. This power of the purse is among Congress’s core responsibilities under the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, in recent years Congress has gotten into the habit of falling behind schedule and passing short-term spending bills to avoid government shutdowns. Republicans and Democrats need to redouble our efforts this year to avoid this wasteful practice. The post Wicker’s message to Capitol Hill: Get back to work! appeared first on News Mississippi.
CDC: Over 100 pediatric flu deaths this season
While the coronavirus may be concerning, the flu should be more worrisome, with 105 pediatric deaths reported so far in the U.S. According to the CDC, 13 influenza-associated pediatric deaths occurring during the 2019-2020 season between weeks 2 and 7 (the weeks ending January 11, 2020, and February 15, 2020). Of the 105 influenza-associated pediatric deaths occurring during the 2019-2020 season and reported to CDC: 72 deaths were associated with influenza B viruses, and 12 had a lineage determined; all were B/Victoria viruses. 33 deaths were associated with influenza A viruses, and 20 were subtyped; 19 were A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses and one was an A(H3) virus. On a regional level, the percentage of outpatient visits for Influenza-like Illness (ILI) ranged from 3.4% to 9.7% during week 7. All regions reported a percentage of outpatient visits for ILI above their region-specific baselines. ILI Activity Map During week 7, the following ILI activity levels were experienced: High – New York City, Puerto Rico, and 44 states (Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming) Moderate – the District of Columbia and four states (Arizona, Delaware, Florida, and Nevada) Low – the U.S. Virgin Islands Minimal – two states (Alaska and Idaho) Image courtesy of the CDC Click here to see current flu activity and surveillance. The CDC says Flu signs and symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: Fever* or feeling feverish/chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. Click here to learn more. The post CDC: Over 100 pediatric flu deaths this season appeared first on News Mississippi.