In response to news that flu activity in Ohio is now widespread, the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Aging urge older Ohioans and their families to be aware of seniors’ elevated risk of complications from flu and take steps to prevent its spread. “For many reasons, older adults are more likely…
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Flu Widespread Across Ohio – Flu-Related Hospitalizations Increasing Rapidly
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ODH Urges Flu Vaccination as Ohio Approaches Peak Flu SeasonCOLUMBUS – Influenza-like illness is now widespread throughout Ohio, and the numbers of associated hospitalizations are increasing rapidly. Last week alone (week 50), there were 529 new confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in Ohio, bringing the total to 985 since flu season began in October. Just two weeks…
