13 Flu Deaths in Arkansas
By: Staff
Updated: January 17, 2013
The Arkansas Department of Health is now reporting that 13 people have died from the flu.
They are also reporting the most flu cases since the Swine Flu in 2009.
Those most at risk for severe flu-related complications include:
pregnant women
children under the age of five
people 65 years or older
people with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease or weakened immune systems
Health officials say it's not too late to get the flu shot but it does take up to two weeks before it is effective. If you think you have the flu, officials advise you to call your doctor immediately.
They are also reporting the most flu cases since the Swine Flu in 2009.
Those most at risk for severe flu-related complications include:
pregnant women
children under the age of five
people 65 years or older
people with chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, heart disease or weakened immune systems
Health officials say it's not too late to get the flu shot but it does take up to two weeks before it is effective. If you think you have the flu, officials advise you to call your doctor immediately.
