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Published December 21, 2012, 06:20 PM

Flu cases rising in Wisconsin

With the number of influenza cases running significantly higher than last year at this time, health officials encourage Wisconsin residents to get their flu shots and tell family members and friends that it’s not too late to get protection against the flu.

With the number of influenza cases running significantly higher than last year at this time, health officials encourage Wisconsin residents to get their flu shots and tell family members and friends that it’s not too late to get protection against the flu.

State health officials have reported an increase in flu cases this year. There had been 113 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases reported as of Nov. 30, compared with seven cases at this time last year. Twelve people have been hospitalized for influenza this season. There were no hospitalizations at this time last year.

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