FLU TAKING TOLL IN SIOUXLAND

THE FLU AND NOROVIRUS ARE BOTH TAKING A TOLL ON SIOUXLAND RESIDENTS.

DR. THOMAS BENZONI OF MERCY MEDICAL CENTER SAYS THE FLU SEASON GOT OFF TO AN EARLY START AND THE E-R HAS BEEN BUSY WITH PATIENTS COMING IN WITH SYMPTOMS FROM BOTH ILLNESSES:



THE ILLNESSES ARE EASILY SPREAD AT WORK OR AT SCHOOL OR ANYWHERE PEOPLE COME INTO CLOSE CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER.

BENZONI SAYS BED REST AND OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE CAN HELP MOST PEOPLE AFFLICTED WITH THE ACTUAL FLU:



DR. BENZONI SAYS THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF FLU VACCINE IN SIOUXLAND FOR THOSE WHO MAY STILL WANT TO OBTAIN A FLU SHOT.