State health officials urge Nebraskans to get vaccinated for the flu.
Nebraska has had its first confirmed case of flu; actually three confirmed cases…all in Douglas County.
Nebraska Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Safranek sees it as a wakeup call. . .

 

Safranek says news of a few Ebola cases has evoked more hysteria than justified. . .

Safranek warns Nebraskans are much more susceptible to the flu. He urges everyone to get a flu shot, but especially the elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and those with chronic health issues.
Children under eight should receive the flu vaccine through a nasal spray, if available, according to health officials.

Scattered flu cases have already been reported in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.