flu

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine

The death is the first reported in the Benton Franklin Health District from Influenza A in 2022

They say the combination of RSV, Covid-19 and the flu are slamming Tri-Cities Hospitals hard

A simple, common sense refresher as to symptoms, how to protect against it, and actions to take.

Officials say so far, flu has been rather sporadic around the area and state.

OK, not really... 5 people have died in our area because of flu complications, hospitals have seen a huge increase in ER patients, schools are getting hammered, some schools have seen a 50% increase of absences in staff. The moral of the story: Keep your PETRI DISH self at home...

Even though we have no snow at this time, like we did last year, people are still getting sick. There's a flu advisory that has been issued for Washington State.

A get a little bit sick every single year, but it has been years since I have gotten really super-sick. This year, though -- right after I had a flu shot -- I was flat on my beck with the worst cold I have had in a very long time.

It's that time of the year where people are hacking and sniffling and battling colds while the rest try to avoid those who have caught the bug! I have been lucky enough in the past few years to avoid the flu, but this year Gaylord Focker and I decided to tackle the influenza virus head on and get ourselves vaccinated. In steps Tri-Cities Community Health to save us from the flu season.

If you haven't gotten a flu shot yet, it's not too late! Here are some local places offering them: Target Walgreens Rite Aid Fred Meyer Health departments Shopko Grocery store pharmacies Physicians Immediate Care Center KGH Urgent Care Clinics Kadlec Urgent Care Costco Arbor Healthcare for Women Tri-Cities Community Health