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Unusual rise in flu cases hits Treasure Coast
By Cynthia Washam
Posted June 21, 2012 at 10:50 p.m.
Just as the flu season officially ended in Florida, dozens of Treasure Coast residents developed coughs, body aches and fevers that unmistakably pointed to the seasonal malady.
"It is unusual to see flu at this point," said Karlette Peck, administrator for the Martin County Health Department.
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Most recent flu patients have had influenza B, a strain that tends to stick around longer than its influenza A and H3 cousins. In healthy patients, symptoms are normally mild.
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By Cynthia Washam
Posted June 21, 2012 at 10:50 p.m.
Just as the flu season officially ended in Florida, dozens of Treasure Coast residents developed coughs, body aches and fevers that unmistakably pointed to the seasonal malady.
"It is unusual to see flu at this point," said Karlette Peck, administrator for the Martin County Health Department.
...
Most recent flu patients have had influenza B, a strain that tends to stick around longer than its influenza A and H3 cousins. In healthy patients, symptoms are normally mild.
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