Alaska says flu season is here, vaccinations recommended

Though September saw another small spike in infection rates, the typical peak of the season is just around the corner.
(Graphic courtesy Alaska Department of Health and Social Services)
Alaska has seen a spike of reported cases of flu since the beginning of September, reports the State of Alaska Section of Epidemiology.
Health officials up through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control are urging Americans to get a flu shot to prevent contracting and spreading the troublesome virus.
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