Update on Flu activity in County

The Phillips County Health Department and the Phillips County Hospital and Family Health Clinic have come together to inform and educate everyone on the recent Influenza activity in our community.

Over the last month, Phillips County has confirmed a higher amount of positive influenza cases than recent years. The elderly, young children and people with certain health conditions are the most at risk of complications from the flu. Also, infants less than six months of age are unable to receive the flu vaccine, so it is important for others to get immunized to provide herd immunity.

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