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Ohio Flu Cases Surge 42.8%; Urgent Care Urged

2/19/2025

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Flu cases in Ohio are surging, with nearly 2,000 hospitalizations last week alone—a staggering 42.8% rise. To alleviate the strain on emergency rooms, GDAHA urges those with mild symptoms to visit urgent care or primary clinics. Vaccination is vital to ward off severe illness and is available at local pharmacies until March.

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Flu cases in Ohio are surging, with nearly 2,000 hospitalizations last week alone—a staggering 42.8% rise. To alleviate the strain on emergency rooms, GDAHA urges those with mild symptoms to visit urgent care or primary clinics. Vaccination is vital to ward off severe illness and is available at local pharmacies until March.