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Shots urged as flu season hits peak
The flu season is nearing its peak in Wisconsin one to two weeks later than usual, and public health officials are encouraging those who haven't gotten a flu shot to get one now, as all age groups are susceptible to serious complications, based on new state hospitalization data.
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This is the first flu season hospitals have been required to report influenza-related hospitalizations, Haupt said Wednesday.
The 50-and-older age group has the most influenza-related hospitalizations in Wisconsin so far this flu season - 146 from Dec. 1 through Feb. 19, with 35 being admitted to an intensive care unit and 12 requiring mechanical ventilation, Haupt said.
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Shots urged as flu season hits peak
The flu season is nearing its peak in Wisconsin one to two weeks later than usual, and public health officials are encouraging those who haven't gotten a flu shot to get one now, as all age groups are susceptible to serious complications, based on new state hospitalization data.
...
This is the first flu season hospitals have been required to report influenza-related hospitalizations, Haupt said Wednesday.
The 50-and-older age group has the most influenza-related hospitalizations in Wisconsin so far this flu season - 146 from Dec. 1 through Feb. 19, with 35 being admitted to an intensive care unit and 12 requiring mechanical ventilation, Haupt said.
...more at link