NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State health experts are urging
Tennesseans to get influenza vaccines as this season's outbreak
peaks later than usual.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention categorizes
Tennessee's flu status as widespread, which means activity is
scattered across the state.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports there have been 36
laboratory-confirmed cases of flu since the season began in the
early fall, compared to 59 cases this time last year.
Dr. William Schaffner, president-elect of the National
Foundation for Infectious Diseases, says the number of flu cases
will peak this month and stretch well into April.
The increasing number of sick students and teachers has forced
several school systems to temporarily close.
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