Flu information – Public Health
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Flu

A person receives a vaccine at a long-term care facility.

Pediatric flu hospitalizations at highest rate in 15 years

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) flu data released this week shows that children younger than 18 had the highest weekly hospitalization rate since 2011.

Last week alone, 15 pediatric influenza-associated deaths occurred, bringing the national total to 32 this season. Ninety percent of the deaths have been in children who were not vaccinated against influenza.
Flu rate

Flu vaccinations are recommended for everyone age 6 months and older


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Flu symptoms

  • fever (usually high)
  • headache, muscle aches
  • extreme tiredness
  • dry cough, sore throat
  • runny or stuffy nose
  • muscle aches
  • nausea, vomiting
  • diarrhea

Prevent the flu

  • get a flu shot

Protect others

  • stay home when you’re sick
  • cover your cough
  • wash your hands
  • drink lots of fluids
  • get plenty of sleep

flu map

Flu map

A weekly Influenza surveillance report provided by the Center for Disease Control.
flu map link