BURLINGTON, Vt. -
The state of Vermont is reporting widespread flu activity, including cases in long-term care facilities in Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Lamoille, Rutland, Windsor and Chittenden counties.
The Vt. Health Department is advising health care providers to give antiviral treatment to long-term care residents who have confirmed or suspected influenza.
Seniors, children, pregnant women, and anyone with a serious chronic illness is particularly vulnerable to complications from the flu.
This is quite a turnaround. Just last week the health department told us flu activity was downgraded in Vermont to sporadic.
Click here for more information from the health department and tips to keep the flu from spreading.
