Saint Louis County, MO - An 11-year-old boy is the first Saint Louis County resident with a confirmed case of the flu as the prime flu season approaches.
With the peak of the season approaching, now is the time to get vaccinated, health officials say."Catch the holiday spirit - not the flu" said Dr. Dolores Gunn, director of the Saint Louis County Department of Health.
Confirmed cases represent only a small percentage of the total number of cases in the community. However, they are a useful indicator of both when the flu season has arrived and which age groups are most affected.
There are other steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting the flu* Try to keep a distance of three feet away from others.* Always cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve* Wash your hands frequently, especially after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose* Stay home if you are ill
To find out where to go for vaccinations (or to find more information about the flu), call the Flu Vaccination Hotline or visit the new Saint Louis County Flu website:314-644-4FLU (4358)www.SaintLouisCountyFlu.com |
