YORK COUNTY, SC – According to state health officials, York County has the highest rate of flu transmission in our 22-county South Carolina area.
Hospitals, urgent care centers and doctors’ offices have seen an increase in flu cases in South Carolina. Residents like Tim Brennan heard about the strain and were able to prepare this year.
“Well, I’ve heard a lot about this type of flu that’s going to be really bad for people this year, so I kind of prepared myself,” Brennan said, “One of the things I do is wash my hands constantly. All the time, I walk with disinfectant.”
The latest figures from the Department of Health and Environmental Control say 7.4% of doctor visits were flu-related. The normal rate is about 3.6%.
Channel 9’s Glenn Counts spoke with another York County resident, Heidi Sherwood, who turns to isolation and healthy eating to keep the flu at bay.
“I see somebody coughing or sick, I try to avoid them at all costs, but I also take a lot of supplements and vitamins and antioxidants and stuff,” Sherwood said.
While medical professionals are working hard and hoping for the best, the return of Thanksgiving travelers could cause another surge due to family gatherings.
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