ATLANTA — The flu season is underway with cases on the rise across the country. The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted a sharp increase in lab tests and emergency room visits.
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So far, thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, including Georgia.
That’s almost double from the week before.
Channel 2 Action News spoke with a doctor at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where they are making sure parents are ready to navigate the flu and cold season.
“Parents know their children the best. So, if a parent is concerned about the way a child is breathing or a child is not able to drink or eat, well, that’s an indication that they should be brought to medical attention,” Dr. Andi Shane said.
The CDC says no flu strain seems to be dominant and that it is too early in the season to know how good a match the flu vaccine will be.
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According to the CDC, anyone six months and older should get the flu vaccine.
Vaccinations are important for people who are at a high risk of serious complications from influenza.
You can get the COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time.
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