Health Officials: stop the spread of the flu

Health officials are urging everyone to stop the spread of illness.

At the height of flu season, the Wicomico Health Department tells 47 ABC it’s important to prevent spread of the flu by doing things like washing your hands often, and if you have not already get a flu shot.
It’s still effective.

Most importantly though, if you are sick, don’t go to work.

Nurse Program manager at the Wicomico Health Dept. Olivia Butler said, “Whenever you’re in close contact with other people that are sick, the risk for you to get the same illness goes up if you’re in close contact so that’s why its important to practice those things.”

If you still need a flu shot, you can schedule one at the health department. Just call 410-543-6943.