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Source: Albuquerque Journal, N.迷你倉最平M.Sept. 18--Flu season is off to an early start in New Mexico this year. Health officials announced the state's first flu case Tuesday and urged people to get vaccinations promptly this year.Last year, the state's first flu case was reported in November.An early flu season can set the stage for a large number of infections in the 2013-14 flu season, said Dr. Chad Smelser, medical epidemiologist for the state Department of Health."If flu starts early and people haven't yet gotten their immunization, there are more people out there that are susceptible," Smelser said Tuesday."The more people infected, the more likely you are to have more people with bad outcomes," he said.Health officials said a 60-year-old Bernalillo County man had tested positive for 2009 H1N1 strain. This year's flu vaccine offers guards against 2009 H1N1 and two other strains.The vaccine is widely available now at commercial pharmacies, public health clinics and physician's offices statewide."Your best protection is to get immunized," Smelser said. "And since we already know flu is here, you should get immunized as soon as possible."Common flu symptoms include fever or chills, cough, sor迷你倉 throat, runny nose, body aches and fatigue.Flu shots are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.Vaccinations are particularly important for people in high-risk groups who are susceptible to complex side effects.High-risk groups include: children ages 6 months through 4 years; pregnant women; people age 50 and older; American Indians; and people who live in long-term care facilities.Other high-risk groups include people with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart or lung disease, obesity and people with weakened immune systems. Flu vaccinationsHealth care providers, pharmacists and public health offices all offer flu vaccinations. Health officials also recommend people call their primary health care providers to schedule a flu shot. Free vaccines are available for children 18 and younger at about 500 providers throughout the state.To find a nearby flu shot clinic, call the Nurse Advice Hotline at 1-866-681-5872. To find a public health clinic, visit nmhealth.org/phd/phoffice.shtml.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) Visit the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) at .abqjournal.com Distributed by MCT Information Services儲存