During flu season Stone County Health Department conducts flu surveillance for the county. In the graph below you can see Stone County is experiencing a very high flu case count for this time of year compared to the last 5 years. The peak of flu season is typically in January or February, flu cases are expected to continue to rise significantly. The best protection is the flu shot, washing your hands often and staying home when you're sick. If you would like to schedule your flu vaccine, call 417-357-6134 or 417-272-0050.
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