Flu cases starting to be widespread around Vermont

Posted on January 10, 2013 |

• Addison County

By Addison Independent

BURLINGTON — For the first time this flu season, the Vermont Department of Health reported widespread influenza activity last week to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with influenza-like illness confirmed in all areas of the state.

“Everyone age 6 months and older should be vaccinated against seasonal flu,” said Patsy Kelso, state epidemiologist for infectious disease. “Flu can be a serious illness, especially for the very young and very old, and a typical season can last well into March.”

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