Widespread flu activity seen in St. Louis region
The St. Louis region is experiencing widespread flu activity with some deaths, but Washington University physicians say it’s not too late to get a flu shot. The deaths primarily were of otherwise healthy young and middle-aged adults not vaccinated against influenza.
St. Louis region is hot spot of flu activity
The St. Louis region has experienced a sharp uptick in
flu cases in recent weeks, according to Washington University physicians
at Barnes-Jewish Hospital who say they are dealing with a severe flu
outbreak that includes deaths from the illness. The deaths primarily
were of otherwise healthy young and middle-aged adults not vaccinated
against influenza, according to the physicians.