DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The flu is spreading rapidly across the country, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Alabama is among the most heavily affected states in the nation.
Which means the wiregrass needs to be mindful of the spread.
“It finally hit about Thanksgiving, with all people visiting, parties, and family reunions, and it started to spread wildfire,” said Dr. Beth Weaver, Medical Physician of Allsouth Urgent Care Clinic. “I think we are considered in Alabama right now. To be at a high level of flu. Most flu strains are covered by vaccination, but I think there’s an H3N2 strain that isn’t covered this year. And that might be contributing a little to its spread.”…