Mild Flu Season Expected, Shots Encouraged
Associated Press - Mon 02:59 PM 10/15/2012
The state's 2011-12 flu season was relatively mild because the winter weather was warmer than normal. He said the state is expecting the same pattern this winter.
Kansas health officials are expecting the state to have another relatively mild flu season, but they're still encouraging shots for nearly everyone 6 months or older.
Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer and Health and Environment Secretary Robert Moser had a Statehouse news conference Monday to promote getting vaccinated. Both received flu shots from a Walgreen Co. pharmacist during the event.
The flu season typically starts in early October, but the state has yet to receive a report of any influenza cases. But Colyer said it's still wise to get a shot to reduce the chances of spreading the illness.
Moser said the state's 2011-12 flu season was relatively mild because the winter weather was warmer than normal. He said the state is expecting the same pattern this winter.
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troy
Monday 15 October 2012 20:03 Report this comment
Meningitus anyone?
Indy452
Tuesday 16 October 2012 13:20 Report this comment
I got one the other day...no meningitis. Flu vaccine could be placebo for all I know though...