First Flue Death Reported in Idaho

Twin Falls, Idaho ( KMVT-TV / KTWT-TV ) This year's flu season has claimed the life of an elderly southern Idaho man. It's the first flu-related death in Idaho this season. According to the Idaho department of health and welfare the man was over the age of sixty. In order to protect yourself from the flu, officials recommend you get a flu shot, wash your hands frequently, and cover your mouth when you cough.