Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Tarrant County

The numbers are also up across the state.

If you have the flu, it's important to isolate yourself.

Last week it reported that as of December 30, there have been 13 reported cases of influenza-related intensive care unit admission.

There have been 3,854 total flu-associated hospitalizations in OH since flu season began last October, according to ODH.

Wischmeier says the flu typically peaks in January or February, but it has peaked as early as October or November, in the past.

The flu season is in full swing.

"There's still time for every person who's 6 months of age or older ... to still receive the flu vaccine", said county Health Officer Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser at a Wednesday news conference.

Not only California but other places also severely affected by influenza. Randy Bergen, a pediatrician who is leading Kaiser Permanente-Northern California's anti-flu effort.

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She says last year's flu-shot effectiveness "was between 40-and-50%; we're hoping similar or better this year".

Rodriguez said this year's strain has a much more H3N2 influenza than H1N1 influenza.

"We don't know, that's the scary thing about the flu".

"There are early indicators that this influenza season is a little bit more severe compared to prior influenza seasons". Oseltamivir is available in different formulations in generic and under the trade name 'Tamiflu, ' and zanamivir is available under the tradename 'Relenza, ' " she wrote.

Harding said the flu can be especially rough, and even fatal, on the elderly, the very young or patients with certain other medical conditions.

Children under the age of 18 should not visit the hospital.

The Brant Community Healthcare System received funding in November for an additional 32 temporary beds at The Willett in Paris to deal with flu season, which will free up beds at BGH if there is an increase in admissions due to flu. From Dallas County to Denton County, families are flocking to health care facilities to get the flu shot. They may be able to prescribe antiviral drugs to treat flu illness and prevent serious flu complications.

Wash your hands often and cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.