Portland, Ore. – Flu season has already sent more Oregonians to the hospital than the last one, and it’s not even February.
The Oregonian reports (https://is.gd/JGCX92 ) that 736 people have been hospitalized with the flu this winter. Only 443 were admitted during the last flu season.
The elderly, have been hit the hardest. They account for about two-thirds of those hospitalized based on numbers collected in the Portland area.
Public health officials say it’s still not too late to get vaccinated. It generally takes about two weeks for a shot to take effect.