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Sunday, January 11th, 2015

 

Flu Update for Columbus and Central Ohio Areas

According to the Columbus Health Department, influenza-like illnesses are increasing and becoming more common in the Columbus and Central Ohio area, resulting in more hospitalizations.  There were 91 hospitalizations during a week in mid-December in our our area.  Hospitalizations are already five times what they were last year.  Public health officials are strongly recommending people to get the flu shot. “While we know the virus has drifted and the shot doesn’t provide full protection against the most common H3N2 virus, the flu vaccine can provide cross protection and help lessen theRead More