Flu is hitting early and fiercely this year!
Virginia is among the states with very high levels of activity of Influenza Like Illnesses (ILI) weeks earlier than typical respiratory surges usually begin. Vaccination is the best tool to prevent the worst effects of illness. It's not too late to get your flu shot! It takes about 2 weeks to be fully effective, so get your flu shot NOW to be protected for the holidays.
The guidance for protecting yourself remains the same: if you are sick, please stay at home, wash your hands, incorporate ventilation like open windows and fans for indoor spaces, and consider masking in public.
(map courtesy Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
