Indiana Flu Deaths on the Rise
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: January 11, 2013
Five more flu-related deaths have been reported to the Indiana Health Department. That brings the total of deaths across the state to 15.
The number jumped late Thursday afternoon, up from seven this time last week. Two of the victims are under the age of 18.
Right now, the most common strain of flu going around is the H-3-N-2 virus, which tends to be more severe than other strains, according to health officials.
The number jumped late Thursday afternoon, up from seven this time last week. Two of the victims are under the age of 18.
Right now, the most common strain of flu going around is the H-3-N-2 virus, which tends to be more severe than other strains, according to health officials.
