Bad flu season predicted; Health officials urging vaccinations

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Health officials in Northeast Wisconsin are predicting a worse than normal flu season.

ThedaCare Pediatrician, Abby Smolcich, says one reason why this flu season could be a bad one, is because of Australia's influenza report.

"We do use data and information from the southern hemispheres to kind of help us predict what we could expect to see here during our cold and flu season," said Smolcich.

Australia had its worst flu season in five years. Cases were three times higher than average, according to government reports.

Brittanie Pinter with Bellin Health cites another reason for a severe season: the lack of masks.

"With the increased masking and social distancing, we've seen fewer cases of influenza," said Pinter. "This year, places have lightened up on those maskings and social distancing policies."

Both health officials say the best way to protect yourself from the flu is to get the vaccine.

"And then really good hand washing. If you are sick -- staying home. Not trying to spread illness and things like that," said Pinter.

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