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Health officials report a ?dramatic increase? in Idaho flu-related deaths
A dramatic increase in influenza-related deaths in Idaho is causing public health officials to urge Idaho residents to take measures to protect themselves from flu.
The state is reporting 16 flu-related deaths as of Jan. 22, an increase from just three reported deaths on Jan. 8. The majority of those deaths are for people over the age of 80, according to a news release from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokeswoman Niki Forbing-Orr.
?Over the past five years, there has been an average of 20 influenza-related deaths reported per season. Since this flu season is likely far from over, people need to take measures to protect themselves to reduce their chances of illness,? said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, Deputy State Epidemiologist.
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A dramatic increase in influenza-related deaths in Idaho is causing public health officials to urge Idaho residents to take measures to protect themselves from flu.
The state is reporting 16 flu-related deaths as of Jan. 22, an increase from just three reported deaths on Jan. 8. The majority of those deaths are for people over the age of 80, according to a news release from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokeswoman Niki Forbing-Orr.
?Over the past five years, there has been an average of 20 influenza-related deaths reported per season. Since this flu season is likely far from over, people need to take measures to protect themselves to reduce their chances of illness,? said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, Deputy State Epidemiologist.
http://www.jrn.com/kivitv/news/Healt...289810241.html