Woman dies from flu

Grant County Health District was notified this week that a Grant County woman has died as the result of influenza complications.

“Since the beginning of December, there has been a significant increase in influenza cases in all age groups in Grant County,” said county Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny.

According to the Washington State Department of Health, 16 other Washington state residents have died this flu season.

The county health office declined to name the recent death of the county resident.

The symptoms of the flu include temperature greater than 100 degrees with a cough and or sore throat. Those with the flu may also get headaches, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, fatigue (tiredness) and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

Brzezny stated it isn’t too late to get a flu shot. Call your local clinic or pharmacy to arrange for a shot, Brzezny stated.

The health district advises that if you are sick, stay home to not spread the flu to others.