Influenza cases rise in Eastern Washington

Flu season has arrived in Lincoln County. The area has seen an increase in flu cases and hospitalization in recent weeks. There’s still time to get vaccinated to protect yourself from this serious illness.

“Our emergency departments and clinics are seeing an increase in cases of Influenza since mid-December,” states Ed Dzedzy, Public Health Administrator. “H1N1 is the type of flu we’re seeing the most of right now. The good news is, it’s one of the strains this year’s vaccine provides protection against.”

Flu symptoms include a temperature greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit with a cough and/o...