It is not to early to get your flu shot for the winter season.
Ann Garvey of the Iowa Department of Public Health says a central Iowa man over 81years of age is the state’s first confirmed flu death this season.
OC………holidays start” ;16
Garvey says Iowa’s flu season generally hits its peak during the months of January and February.
OC……..older individuals”. :18
Garvey says you can help yourself and everyone around you by not infecting them if you do get the flu.
OC………cut down on transmission. ;18
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that almost everyone over six months of age should receive the flu vaccine.
Radio Iowa