Flu cases surge across the area as health officials urge vaccinations
6abc Philadelphia••health
Key Points:
- Flu activity is sharply increasing in the region, with Pennsylvania and Delaware reporting "high" flu cases and New Jersey experiencing "very high" numbers, according to the CDC.
- Health officials, including Gayle Mendoza from the Philadelphia Health Department, emphasize that the flu season is peaking but it is still beneficial to get vaccinated now to build immunity.
- Residents like Mike Devlin, who had not yet received a flu shot and began feeling symptoms, are being encouraged to get vaccinated promptly to reduce illness severity.
- Many individuals, especially seniors like Mary Hogan from Upper Darby, have already received their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations earlier in the season for added protection.
- Experts stress that even partial protection from a late flu vaccine
