Intensity of Flu-Like Illnesses Still High in Maryland

This flu season seems unusually bad because there was a mild flu season last year, but experts are still urging people to get vaccinated.

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, but are Optimistic about Flu Season

Friday, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene kicked off its annual prevention campaign with a free flu clinic at the Baltimore County Health Department. By 10:30 a.m., 250 vaccines had been administered despite the pouring rain.