The Washington Department of Health said Tuesday that 40 people have died from the flu in Washington including three children, as of Dec. 10.
“We urge everyone aged 6 months and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” Umair A. Shah, MD, Secretary of Health, said in a statement. “Getting your flu shot now helps to protect us all, especially as we plan to gather for holidays and events.”
The most common strain of flu seen so far this year is influenza A , which typically causes more severe disease. The flu vaccines provide protection against that strain, officials said.
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