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(DECEMBER 21, 2019) Many people are sick. They have the flu.
Their symptoms are:
- sore throat
- a cough
- body aches
- headaches
- fever
More people had the flu this year. Fewer people had the flu last year.
- September-December 2019: 1,300 people in Oregon were sick
- September-December 2018: 400 people in Oregon were sick
Most people get better quickly. But the flu is dangerous for other people. These include:
- people over 65 years old
- children under 5 years old
- people with asthma or diabetes
- pregnant women
Health officials want people to get a flu shot. The shot helps stop the flu. The shot helps you get better faster.
Sources:
Zarkhin, Fedor. “Oregon Flu Season Is Here, and It Is Bad.” Oregonlive, 17 Dec. 2019, www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/12/oregon-flu-season-is-here-and-it-is-bad.html. Accessed 21 Dec. 2019.
Zarkhin, Fedor. “Oregon Flu Season Is Here, and It Is Bad.” Oregonlive, 17 Dec. 2019, www.oregonlive.com/news/2019/12/oregon-flu-season-is-here-and-it-is-bad.html. Accessed 21 Dec. 2019.
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