The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:36 PM
UT Medical Center: 12 Reported Deaths From Flu This Season
Just over 25% of flu tests in the state were positive for the week ending on February 17. In recent weeks, 63 of the 95 Tennessee counties had at least one resident with the flu.
On a national level, flu levels saw a slight decrease in the latest FluView report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the CDC said overall flu activity still remains high across the country and is likely to stay elevated for weeks ahead.
Health care professionals have local news outlets a list of best health habits that could help prevent the flu in your family:
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Stay home if you are sick