There have been 11 recorded deaths from flu-related illnesses this season across the state of Indiana. All deaths are from individuals 50-year-old and older.
All 11 deaths being reported by the Indiana State Department of Health have been adults ages 50 and older.The ISDH says three long-term care facilities have reported flu outbreaks.
The flu is “spread by respiratory droplets released when infected people cough or sneeze nearby or when people touch surfaces or objects contaminated with those infectious respiratory droplets. People can also become infected by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with influenza viruses and then touching their eyes, mouth or nose,” according to the ISDH.While there is no cure for the flu, some medications can help ease symptoms, according to health officials.
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