2.10.2017: Hospitalizations from Influenza Remain High in Central Ohio
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February 10,
2017
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Hospitalizations
from Influenza Remain High in Central Ohio.
It’s
Not too Late to Get a Flu Shot which are Still Readily Available.
Over
the last month, hospitalizations from the flu have been on the rise in central
Ohio -- and have been the highest recorded this flu season.
“The
flu is a serious disease with life threatening complications,” says Columbus
Public Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long. “I encourage all residents who have
not been vaccinated to get a flu shot as soon as possible because it is the
best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu.”
Flu
shots are easy to get at local retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors’
offices and public health departments. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu
vaccine every year.
Central Ohio’s flu activity is on the
rise with the trend expected to continue for at least several more weeks.
In
addition to offering the flu vaccine, Columbus Public Health tracks flu
patterns to help protect the public’s health. For more information or to view
weekly influenza surveillance reports, visit https://www.columbus.gov.
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