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Health officials: Two more Oklahomans have died from the flu

Diciembre 07, 2019 06:22·
Flat influenza immunization rates worry public health officials who say the vaccine is the best weapon to prevent the flu

Flat influenza immunization rates worry public health officials who say the vaccine is the best weapon to prevent the flu

"This season is starting out a little unusual in that most of what we're seeing across the country is the B-strain flu, when typically at this time of the year we see A-strain flu", Fiscus said. The remaining nine cases are in the 65-plus age group.

A majority of those cases are among people who are not fully vaccinated against the flu, reported CNN.

Flu cases are increasing across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the South has been the hardest hit so far.

The previous week, only Louisiana had reached this level, which it's held since late October.

This time last year, four flu-related deaths had been reported, according to the NCDHHS, and the year before there were five.

One flu-related death was reported in the state during the week of November 24 through November 30, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service's weekly surveillance survey.

The Arkansas Department of Health's weekly flu report showed a local "moderate" rating for geographic spread of influenza, or a 7/10 for influenza-like-illness, or ILI.

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"The holidays are a few weeks off, and it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza, " said Nydam of Public Health.

Getting annual vaccinations for flu cannot only reduce the risk of flu but also improve other conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Production problems resulted in widespread shortages of the nasal-spray vaccine, which is given to toddlers and schoolchildren. For those who choose to go with the injectable, there are two options.

The BCNU first filed an industry wide application dispute after health authorities refused to revoke their mandatory "vaccinate or mask" policy in 2015.

The B.C. Nurses' Union has won its fight over a rule that forced nurses to either receive a flu vaccine or wear a face mask at work.

"So we are reminding everyone: You get the flu shot to not only protect yourself but your loved ones".

Respiratory illnesses can be prevented by practicing hand hygiene, including frequent handwashing, especially during the busy holiday season, she said.

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