The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the state’s flu season has reached very high levels – a trend that is spreading nationally.
The latest state report shows more than 14,200 cases – a slight dip from the previous week’s report.
Eastern Missouri has the most flu cases, followed by southwest Missouri.
Nationwide, the level of flu cases is classified as a “high severity season” for all age groups.
Tips to prevent the spread of germs include:
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after touching shared objects or surfaces such as door knobs, light switches, remote controls, shopping counters, debit card readers, etc. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces.
• Stay home while you’re sick and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
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