Flu Death Confirmed in NWA
By: Jay Dillon
Updated: January 15, 2013
Officials from the Health Department say Arkansas is seeing widespread flu activity and, as of Monday, nine people have died from the flu. They also report they are seeing the most reports of flu cases since the Swine Flu in 2009.
Terry Fox, Washington Regional's Director of Marketing/Public Relations, confirms one of those deaths was at the Northwest Arkansas hospital.
Health officials say it's not too late to get the flu shot but it does take up to two weeks before it is effective. If you think you have the flu, officials advise you to call your doctor immediately.
Worried about getting the flu? Click here to check out some flu shot myths.
The American Red Cross says there are ways to keep from getting the flu. Check out the tips here.
Terry Fox, Washington Regional's Director of Marketing/Public Relations, confirms one of those deaths was at the Northwest Arkansas hospital.
Health officials say it's not too late to get the flu shot but it does take up to two weeks before it is effective. If you think you have the flu, officials advise you to call your doctor immediately.
Worried about getting the flu? Click here to check out some flu shot myths.
The American Red Cross says there are ways to keep from getting the flu. Check out the tips here.
