The Iowa Department of Public Health reports a woman who is 81 years old or older from central Iowa has died from the flu. Department Medical Director Doctor Patricia Quinlisk says its the first death in this flu season and an important reminder to get vaccinated.
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Quinlisk says the number of flu cases thus far has been pretty low, which she says is typical of the season.
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She says a flu shot will provide you protection fairly quickly.
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