On Air Now The Cruze Show on KCAX - Branson 4U
Listen Live

Taney County Seeing Rise in Number of Flu Cases

Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM

The Taney County Health Department says the number of Flu Cases are still on the rise despite the beginning of Spring.

The complete release from the Health Department is below:

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) has seen an increase in flu cases over the past two weeks. A total of 129 cases of flu were reported from February 1 to March 7, 85 of those cases were reported between February 21 and March 7. The annual flu season runs from October to April.
TCHD promotes prevention as the best way to protect yourself from severe effects of the flu. Vaccination is recommended for everyone over six months of age but is particularly important for those who are at higher risk of severe illness, including pregnant women, the elderly, or people with certain underlying medical conditions. 

“It is not to late to get a flu shot.” states Pam Priest Clinical Division Manager at TCHD, “An annual flu shot is still the best way to protect yourself from getting the flu.” 

Symptoms of the flu include:
• Fever or feeling feverish/chills
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea 

Appointments for a flu shot can be made at both the Forsyth and Branson locations, please call 417-546-4725 ext. 690 or 417-334-4544 ext. 590.

Share

More from Local News

Listen Live to Our Family of Stations

     

Ways To Listen to KCAX Branson 4U

  • Download The App that Fits Your Lifestyle

    Click the links below if you have an Apple or Android phone to download our app. This will let you listen to us no matter where you are. On the lake? No problem, In another country? No problem. If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.

  • Apple store

    Download here if you have an Apple device, including iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
    This will place our app directly on the desktop of your device, making it easy to
    access with just a click. Plus, our app is compatible with Apple CarPlay, so you can
    seamlessly use it in your car too!

  • Google Play

    Download here if you have an Android device, including phone, tablet, or computer.
    This will place our app directly on the home screen of your device, making it easy to
    access with just a tap. Plus, our app is compatible with Android Auto, so you can seamlessly
    use it in your car too!

  • Alexa

    If you use Alexa at home, just say "Alexa, Play Branson4u" no matter where you live.
    Download Alexa here!

Weather on KCAX Branson 4U

Automatic Popup