Vol. 82, No. 11 Serving Kilgore College since 1936
February 15, 2019 www.theflareonline.com
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The flu virus has hit East Texas hard, with our area being listed No. 1 in the country on a recent Walgreens Flu Index. According to the Centers for Disease Control Current Flu Forecasting: “There is about a 60 percent chance that the flu season has not yet peaked and that the highest level of flu activity will be in February.” CDC estimates that, from October 1, 2018, through February 2, 2019, there have been: 13.2 million – 15.2 million flu illnesses; 6.2 million – 7.2 million flu medical visits; and 55,000 – 186,000 flu hospitalizations. For more statistics and tips to avoid the flu, see pp. 8-9.
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