Flu virus is in Grant County; take precautions

Influenza (the flu) has arrived in Grant County. In less than two weeks, the Grant County Health District (GCHD) received 13 reports of positive influenza lab tests. This marks the beginning of 2011-2012 influenza season in the area, with neighboring counties also seeing higher numbers of flu cases.

“While 13 positive flu tests may not seem like many, healthcare providers are not required to report all positive flu test results,” says Shawta Sackett RN, MPH, Community Public Health Manager and Epidemiologist. She adds, “Not every patient who is seen in a clinic for flu will be tested, and we k...