The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2018-2019 flu season. Department Medical Director, Caitlin Pedati…
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The number of flu cases has been low until recent weeks and Pedati says that is normal.
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Pedati says it is important to take measures to prevent the spread of the flu.
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The C-D-C recommends that essentially everyone six months or older should get the flu vaccine. It takes up to two weeks after vaccination for the body to achieve full benefit against the flu virus.