Well being Division urges New Yorkers to get annual flu vaccine because of build up in instances

NEW YORK (WABC) — The Well being Division is urging New Yorkers to get an annual flu vaccine because of an build up in instances.

Influenza instances are up 19 % for the week of December tenth over the former week. Hospitalizations are up six %.

New York State public well being is the use of the present build up in flu instances to inspire other folks to get the unfastened, annual flu vaccine forward of the vacations.

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