The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has announced the first flu death of the season in Lancaster County – a woman in her 40s.
Health officials remind residents that the level of flu activity in the community is very high. This means locals are more likely to come into contact with someone who has the flu. Currently, most flu cases are being found in school-age children from six to 19 years old. That said, cases are rising in adults 20 to 64 years old.
Flu shots are widely available throughout the community. Contact a health provider or find your nearest vaccine location at vaccine.gov. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department will provide flu shots free of charged to uninsured and underinsured adults. Children aged six to 18 are eligible if they have Medicaid coverage, are uninsured, underinsured, or are American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Call 402-441-8065 for more information or visit health.lincoln.ne.gov and select “Vaccine Clinic” under “Community Health Services.”