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Hospitalman Yenifer Gutierrez, left, and Hospitalman Brashea Ojeda treat COVID patients in the ICU Aboard USNS Comfort in April of 2020. Influenza deaths surpassed COVID-19 deaths for this first time in February and continued to do so through the week ending in March 22. (Credit: U.S. Navy Medicine via Flickr)

Whitman County reports first flu-related death of the season

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Whitman County reported its first flu-related death on Monday, according to Whitman County Public Health.Washington state has seen 357 influenza-related…

The Washington state Department of Health is urging members of the public who have not received a flu shot this season to do so. (Credit: Lance McCord / via Flickr)

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Washington state reports 7-year peak in influenza-related deaths

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The Washington state Department of Health reported on March 20th that influenza activity reached its highest levels in seven years, with the most flu-related deaths since the 2017-2018 flu season.

A woman administers a vaccine to another person.

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Experts say get vaccinated now for influenza

Flu season is just around the corner, and health officials say now is a great time to get your flu shot.

A pink line indicates COVID-19 hospitalization levels in the 2022-2023 season compared with previous years on the Department of Health Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard.

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COVID trends down in WA, officials say vaccines still recommended

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Health officials are recommending updated COVID-19 boosters and flu shots for anyone 6 months or older. U.S. residents also can now order more free COVID-19 at-home tests through the postal service at covid.gov/tests. Each household can order a set of four rapid tests.

Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is calling on Americans to do their part to contain the coronavirus as flu season comes into view. Kevin Dietsch/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

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CDC Director Robert Redfield Warns This Fall Could Be The Worst Ever For Public Health

In an interview with WebMD, CDC Director Robert Redfield warned of the dual threat of the coronavirus and flu season. He urged Americans to follow COVID-19 health guidance and get the flu vaccine.

Though complications from the flu can be deadly for people who are especially vulnerable, including pregnant women and their newborns, typically only about half of pregnant women get the needed vaccination, U.S. statistics show. CREDIT: BSIP/Getty Images

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Doctors Advise: Get Your Flu Shot Now, Especially If You're Pregnant

The advice from federal health officials remains clear and consistent: Get the flu vaccine as soon as possible, especially if you're pregnant or have asthma or another underlying condition that makes you more likely to catch a bad case.