Doctors are calling this flu season one of the worst in decades, and so far the State Health Department has reported 22 deaths state wide, with two in Lancaster County.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, any older people with weaker immune systems are more likely to get the flu, even if they have had a vaccine.
Dr. Glenn Geeting from Hershey Medical Center says certain symptoms can be signs of severe flu. "If they have severe shortness of breath, they're getting dehydrated due to vomiting, those kinds of things can be very concerning."
There have been 971 people hospitalized for the flu since the beginning of the flu season. The average age for those hospitalized is 67 years old.
If you get the flu, doctors say the best thing to do is simply stay home. Dr. Geeting says it's best to stay home so you don't infect others. "Don't panic. If you have the flu symptons, the best thing you can do often is stay home. You don't want to spread what you have. Wash your hands a lot, if you've got a cough, cough into your sleeve because you're contagious."
It's not too late to get a flu shot, but doctors say the best way to prevent getting the flu is to first and foremost, wash your hands and stay in good health by getting plenty of sleep and eat well.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, any older people with weaker immune systems are more likely to get the flu, even if they have had a vaccine.
Dr. Glenn Geeting from Hershey Medical Center says certain symptoms can be signs of severe flu. "If they have severe shortness of breath, they're getting dehydrated due to vomiting, those kinds of things can be very concerning."
There have been 971 people hospitalized for the flu since the beginning of the flu season. The average age for those hospitalized is 67 years old.
If you get the flu, doctors say the best thing to do is simply stay home. Dr. Geeting says it's best to stay home so you don't infect others. "Don't panic. If you have the flu symptons, the best thing you can do often is stay home. You don't want to spread what you have. Wash your hands a lot, if you've got a cough, cough into your sleeve because you're contagious."
It's not too late to get a flu shot, but doctors say the best way to prevent getting the flu is to first and foremost, wash your hands and stay in good health by getting plenty of sleep and eat well.