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Thursday: Flu Outbreak In Carthage
Story Updated: Nov 1, 2012
The Jefferson County Public Health Service is warning of an early season flu outbreak in the Carthage area.
In a statement Thursday, the Health Service reported 47 cases of "influenza A and influenza like illness" and noted "reports of Influenza A this early in the flu season are unusual."
"As a result, the (Public Health Service) is urging everyone 6 months of age and older to receive a yearly influenza vaccination as soon as possible..."
Thursday: Flu Outbreak In Carthage
Story Updated: Nov 1, 2012
The Jefferson County Public Health Service is warning of an early season flu outbreak in the Carthage area.
In a statement Thursday, the Health Service reported 47 cases of "influenza A and influenza like illness" and noted "reports of Influenza A this early in the flu season are unusual."
"As a result, the (Public Health Service) is urging everyone 6 months of age and older to receive a yearly influenza vaccination as soon as possible..."
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