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For two of the recent H3N2 seasons, he noted, the highest weekly rate of flu-related deaths was around 11 percent.
State health officials confirm as of January 20, 46 people in SC have died from the flu.
Flu shots are available at pharmacies, including Walgreens and Wal-Mart, and other local doctors.
To help combat the epidemic, Cuomo signed an executive order Thursday allowing pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to children ages 2 to 18.
In addition to getting a flu shot, IDPH recommends following the 3 C's: clean, cover, and contain.
Doctors say it's still not too late to get a flu shot.
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This year's season looks similar to 2014-15, which was categorized as "high severity" and also had H3N2 acting as the predominant strain. People between 50 and 64 years old are now the group with the second-highest hospitalization rates due to the flu; people who are over 65 years old always have the highest rates.
The Health Services Agency only tracks deaths associated with flu in the zero to 64 age group. That strain typically causes more severe problems, particularly in older adults, young children and people with chronic conditions. For more information on influenza visit here under Disease Fact Sheets. "We have seen people getting rapidly sicker when they get the flu, and for those who have, unfortunately, passed away - it happens very quick". They also urge people to stay home if they are sick so they don't spread the virus to others.
"These pneumonia and influenza deaths went up sharply to 9.1 percent this week, and they've been elevated for three consecutive weeks", Jernigan said.
"We want to stress there is a rise in the last several weeks nationwide, and we want folks to get vaccinated if possible", said Patrick Boyd, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County.
When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth.
Wash your hands frequently, especially after being out in the public.
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