Louisiana Flu Wave: High Activity & Low Vaccination
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Louisianas Flu Season Surges: High Demand for Tamiflu, Mardi Gras Crowds Blamed
Louisiana is currently experiencing a severe flu season, with high demand for Tamiflu at pharmacies like Majoria Drugs in Metairie. Over four thousand people have visited emergency rooms for respiratory illnesses, and the state is marked with very high flu activity by the CDC. The H3N2 strain is the main culprit, and Mardi Gras crowds may have contributed to its spread. Despite constant exposure, pharmacists have not seen an increase in cases. Health officials stress the importance of getting the flu shot and early treatment with antivirals. With Louisianas vaccination rate below the national average, this flu wave could last into spring.
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