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Two flu-related deaths in area
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Some medicines simply cover symptoms and do little for the diease. - photo by Stock photo
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the flu-related deaths of two elderly women in the Coastal Health District – one from Chatham County and one from Effingham County.These are the first confirmed flu-related deaths in the Coastal Health District this year. However, there have been three additional confirmed flu-related deaths statewide. The Coastal Health District is made up of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months and older get vaccinated against the flu.
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