The Centers for Disease Control is issuing a warning about the flu. At the same time, the virus appears to be on the rise in Berks County.
The CDC said the flu is widespread in 36 states, including Pennsylvania.
Fifteen children have died from the flu this season.
This year's flu strain has mutated in ways that make the vaccine less effective. Still, health officials recommend a flu shot for everyone six months of age and older.
Officials at Reading Hospital said more than 300 people with flu-like symptoms have gone to the emergency room in the past week.
Hospital officials recommend a flu shot. They also said you should wash your hands, focus on good hygiene, and stay home from work if you're sick.
The hospital is taking precautions.
"We've actually tired to unload the emergency room because so many people are going to the emergency room," said Dr. Robert Jones, Reading Health System. "We've created some off-site, meaning not the ER, places where people can seek or get medical attention for influenza-like illnesses.
Flu season typically starts around this time of year. It will likely peak over the next month before it starts to taper off.
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