Flu-related hospitalizations rise rapidly in Oklahoma

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Posted: 8:34 PM Jan 13, 2011

Flu-related hospitalizations rise rapidly in Oklahoma

If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now is the time to get one Oklahoma

state health officials say in the past two weeks more than 75 people have been

hospitalized because of the flu and two deaths have been linked to the virus.

Health officials also say half of the hospitalizations have been children under

18. That's why they want to make sure that everyone who is over six months gets

vaccinated.

" A lot of people have had the flu and cold and sneezes, and what is important to

remember is the simple things you're mother told you. Wash your hands, cover

your cough and most importantly if you're sick stay at home, " says Larry

Weatherford with the Oklahoma State Health Department.

Most county health departments are charging $25 for flu vaccinations, but if you

are on Medicare of if you are a senior citizen you may qualify for a fee waiver.