A severe variant of the influenza virus has produced a powerful start to the 2018 flu season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of states with widespread flu activity has jumped from 23 to 36.
Vaccination more important than ever
The advice from health experts hasn’t changed. The number one way to avoid getting the flu, is to get vaccinated.
We wish all of our friends and families a healthy winter and encourage those of you who haven’t already received your flu shots, to do so.