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Oregon Public Health officials have received the first report of an Oregonian hospitalized with the flu.
The Lincoln County Health Department reported that the 61-year-old woman who was hospitalized with influenza has recovered.
Although flu activity remains low so far this season, this is the first report of hospitalization for flu.
"Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently," said Paul Cieslak, M.D., of Oregon Public Health. "Even healthy children and adults can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year."
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The Lincoln County Health Department reported that the 61-year-old woman who was hospitalized with influenza has recovered.
Although flu activity remains low so far this season, this is the first report of hospitalization for flu.
"Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently," said Paul Cieslak, M.D., of Oregon Public Health. "Even healthy children and adults can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year."
Read more: http://democratherald.com/news/local...#ixzz1aY6qksXo