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Several flu-related deaths reported in Maryland this season
Several flu-related deaths have been reported in Maryland this season and flu-related emergency visits have been rising since November. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard has the latest.
FREDERICK, Md. - State health officials say at least four adults in Maryland have died from the flu this season.
The Frederick News-Post reports the state has now seen widespread, high influenza activity for the past few weeks, and visits to the emergency department due to flu-like symptoms have been rising since November.
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4 flu deaths reported so far in Maryland
State health officials say at least four adults in Maryland have died from the flu this season.
The Maryland Department of Health's most recent weekly flu index report shows the majority of cases have been caused by the Type B Victoria strain, which is covered by the flu vaccine this season.
Kelley Smith is a nurse and immunization coordinator with the Frederick County Health Department. She says the flu vaccine is available and it's never too late to vaccinate.
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