'It's Never Too Late': Oregon Health Authority Urges Vaccinations as Flu Activity Rises and the Holidays Approach

OHA Urges Vaccinations As Flu Activity Rises

As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring, health officials urge everyone to get their flu vaccine, particularly as people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays. So far, hospitalizations remain low. But the percentage of positive flu tests is on the rise. “The flu season generally continues into the spring, which means flu activity will continue to increase for many months,” said Howard …

'It's never too late': Oregon Health Authority urges vaccinations as flu activity rises and the holidays approach

(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring, Oregon health officials on Thursday urged everyone to get their flu vaccine, particularly as people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays.  "So far, hospitalizations remain low," officials said. "But the percentage of