Health department announces Indiana’s first 2 flu-related deaths of the season – WLKY Louisville

Indiana has had its first two flu-related deaths of the season.The Indiana Department of Health made the announcement on Thursday, but did not give any information regarding the deaths, including age or location, citing privacy laws.Last flu season, 270 Hoosiers died after contracting influenza."Influenza can quickly become a serious, even life-threatening illness for some Hoosiers," State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver said. "While no two flu seasons are exactly alike, we always recommend getting an annual flu shot as soon as possible to provide the best protection against becoming seriously ill."Flu season typically runs from October through May.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. For other ways to help prevent the spread of flu, click here.

Indiana has had its first two flu-related deaths of the season.

The Indiana Department of Health made the announcement on Thursday, but did not give any information regarding the deaths, including age or location, citing privacy laws.

Last flu season, 270 Hoosiers died after contracting influenza.

"Influenza can quickly become a serious, even life-threatening illness for some Hoosiers," State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver said. "While no two flu seasons are exactly alike, we always recommend getting an annual flu shot as soon as possible to provide the best protection against becoming seriously ill."

Flu season typically runs from October through May.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get a flu vaccine.

For other ways to help prevent the spread of flu, click here.

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