wral : declared in Five new flu deaths reported in NC; season total now at 136

You must enter the characters with black color that stand out from the other charactersMessage: * A friend wanted you to see this item from WRAL.com: http://wr.al/17iPw— Five new flu deaths were reported last week in North Carolina, bringing the total number of deaths this flu season to 136, according to data released Thursday by the North Carolina Department of Health. The new deaths were reported between March 19 and March 25. Some people — such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions — are at high risk for serious flu complications. People over the age of 65 account for more than 90 of all flu-related deaths this year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

Oklahoma flu fatalities rise to 84 after late reports of 16 January-February deaths

• Encourage others to stay home from work, school and other public places if they are ill.Stay home from work, school, and other public places if you are ill. • Make "respiratory hygiene" a habit, including use of tissues to cover coughs and sneezes, then disposing of them and performing hand hygiene at once. In addition to getting your flu shot, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reminds you to follow these prevention tips:• Frequent hand hygiene using soap and water, or alcohol-based products such as hand gels when hands are not visibly soiled. When tissues are not readily available, use your sleeve, never your hands.


Fourteen deaths occurred in those between 50 and 64-years-old, while six deaths occurred in patients between 18 and 49-years-old. × Late death reports bring total number of Oklahoma flu deaths to 84OKLAHOMA CITY – For the first time in weeks, health officials say no one has died from the flu within the last week. However, they say the total number of deaths from the virus this season stands at 84, which is higher than last week's numbers. The department's data show that 61 of the deaths occurred in patients who were 65-years-old or older. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.


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