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Georgia DPH says flu activity is widespread and severe statewide
A Georgia Department of Public Health press release urges eligible residents to get vaccinated as officials warn cases could rise after the holidays.
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A Georgia Department of Public Health press release urges eligible residents to get vaccinated as officials warn cases could rise after the holidays.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said in a Jan. 7 press release that flu activity is widespread and severe in Georgia.
The agency said cases are likely to increase following the holidays and as Georgians return to work and school. The release also says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects a severe flu season.
Public health officials urged people who are eligible for vaccination to get a flu shot as soon as possible. The release says flu vaccines are widely available at public health departments, doctors’ offices, grocery stores, neighborhood clinics and pharmacies.
The department also directed residents to Georgia’s weekly influenza reports, which it said are updated on Fridays.
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