HYANNIS–As the flu season arrives, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging people to get vaccinations now to protect themselves and others from the spread of the flu.
Surveillance monitoring and reporting for the 2019-20 flu season began last week. 82 lab-confirmed flu cases have been reported in the state since the beginning of September, which is within the expected range for this time of year.
The DPH recommends getting a flu vaccine as soon as possible, washing your hands regularly and thoroughly, covering your mouth and nose with your sleeve when sneezing, staying at home when you or a child are sick with a fever and cough or sore throat, and contacting your healthcare provider immediately if you think you have the flu.
Flu vaccine availability can be found at www.vaccinefinder.org. For more information on the flu, visit www.mass.gov/flu.
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