FLU NUMBERS ARE ON THE RISE IN NEW MEXICO. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS REPORTING TWICE THE NUMBER OF FLU CASES AS A YEAR AGO…AND THE SEASON HASN’T YET REACHED ITS PEAK.
THE DEPARTMENT’S CABINET SECRETARY LYNN GALLAGHER SAYS IT’S UNUSUAL TO HAVE THIS TYPE OF FLU ACTIVITY THIS EARLY IN THE WINTER. HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE URGING NEW MEXICANS TO GET A FLU SHOT, ESPECIALLY IF THEY’RE IN A HIGH RISK GROUP. THAT WOULD INCLUDE PREGNANT WOMEN, THOSE UNDER FIVE AND OVER 65, AND PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
