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BOISE (KTVB) -- Officials with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare say two women have died from the flu.

The Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone should get a flu vaccination this year, not just the young or elderly. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious illness.

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Flu season is here, and even though it seems to have been pretty tame so far if you are experiencing flu symptoms you might be able to participate in a free flu study in Twin falls at Asthma and Allergy of Idaho.

As Fall begins in the Magic Valley and cooler weather will be the norm, many are experiencing another seasonal mainstay: the Flu. The Center for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine every year. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in protecting against this serious illness.

Flu season is getting a late start throughout the country. Health officials are also seeing an uptick in the amount of flu cases in Idaho.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is one of the latest flu seasons in nearly three decades...

Flu shots are available now in the Magic Valley.  The South Central Public Health District wants you to know that October is the start of the flu season and the shots have been available since early September.

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If you’ve got the flu you're not alone. Health officials say that they’ve seen an increase in flu cases over the past few weeks. The flue season typically peaks  this time of year, but Mary Jensen with South Central District Health  says there is some concern that many folks let their guard down this year...