ATLANTA — The latest flu numbers from the Georgia Department of Public Health show hundreds of hospitalizations across the state.
There have already been nearly 3,000 cases of flu this season, and 25 deaths have occurred in Georgia.
According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia is still in the “very high” category for flu cases.
But the good news is at this point, it appears the flu is not having a major impact when it comes to our schools.
Channel 2 Action News checked with school districts across the metro on Tuesday.
Atlanta Public Schools said they’re seeing just a slight increase in flu.
Clayton County said their schools are not currently seeing a surge.
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Fulton and Gwinnett counties said schools report if their absences hit 10% or above, and right now that’s not the case.
Hall County School said it could not provide a number but did say they’ve had “quite a few” flu absences.
According to the CDC, about 31% of flu tests given are coming back positive right now.
Local pharmacist Ira Katz said he is getting lots of customers coming in who need help with coughing, body aches and fever. He’s got one big suggestion.
“My recommendation is test. If you get a test and it’s negative, we might treat it differently,” Katz said. “If you are positive for flu A or B, you should contact your doctor or go to urgent care center.”
There’s a generic form of Tamiflu for children and adults, but you need a prescription for that.
Doctors say some more natural remedies can also help manage symptoms, like menthol and saline spray.
Katz also said it’s still not too late to get a flu shot.
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