Flu warnings after 25 people die in Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND — Over 4200 people have been impacted by the flu in Maryland. Find out how you can remain healthy and prevent yourself from getting sick. CNS-TV’s Rachel Hirschheimer reports.

Local health officials say risk of getting the flu is still high

About this time of year the flu bug starts winding down. But this year is proving to be one of the worst for Maryland, and the rest of the country,with new cases of the flu still coming in at a high rate.

Flu Is Around the Corner, So Experts Urge Marylanders to Get Their Shots

Flu vaccines expected to provide better protection this flu season

Site Uses Social Media to Track Sickness

Sickweather.com uses social media updates to follow outbreaks of the flu, allergies and other illnesses around the country.

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.

Light Winter Brings Fewer Flu Cases, But Bug Remains Active

Flu cases are down overall in Maryland, health officials say, but a recent spike in the virus reminds us the season is not over.

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.

Free Flu Shots for Baltimore County Residents

BALTIMORE– The H1N1 panic may have passed, but the State of Maryland and Baltimore County are staying on the offensive by offering free flu shots to residents. Everyone over six months of age is encouraged to receive a vaccine.