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they are not out yet, but numerous health agencies have ordered them.

Health officials are reporting the first death of the 2023-24 flu season in Grant County. The Grant County Health District (GCHD) says the victim, whose gender and age were not released, had underlying health conditions. GCHD spokesperson, Lexi Smith, says the fatality coincides with the district's official announcement of the start of flu season, which is being recognized along with two other ill

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine

The death is the first reported in the Benton Franklin Health District from Influenza A in 2022

They say the combination of RSV, Covid-19 and the flu are slamming Tri-Cities Hospitals hard

Health experts in Yakima and throughout the state say they're concerned about a potential spike in flu cases in the state.

A simple, common sense refresher as to symptoms, how to protect against it, and actions to take.

Officials say so far, flu has been rather sporadic around the area and state.

OK, not really... 5 people have died in our area because of flu complications, hospitals have seen a huge increase in ER patients, schools are getting hammered, some schools have seen a 50% increase of absences in staff. The moral of the story: Keep your PETRI DISH self at home...

Even though we have no snow at this time, like we did last year, people are still getting sick. There's a flu advisory that has been issued for Washington State.

According to the CDC the single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine before each season (October).

Tri-Cities Community Health, with locations in Pasco, Richland and Kennewick, joined the Waking Crew this morning in the KORD studio to give flu shots! We got ours! Have you received yours yet?