SPIKE IN INCIDENCE OF INFLUENZA IN NORFOLK STUDENTS, PROMPTS NORFOLK HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO OFFER FREE FLU SHOTS - US Fed News Service, Including US State News

NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 28 -- The city of Norfolk issued the following press release:

The Norfolk Department of Public Health has seen an increase in the incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) amongst Norfolk Public Schools students. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports that flu activity is widespread, acknowledging an outbreak of influenza and ILI cases. Recent VDH laboratory tests confirm the presence of influenza in at least half the regions of the state. In an effort to protect Norfolk students, the Norfolk Department of Public Health will be offering FREE Flu Shots, beginning Wednesday, February 2, in all Norfolk Public Schools. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to register their children by completing consent forms found online at www.nps.k12.va.us. Click on the FREE Flu Shots link. Completed forms should be returned to the school nurse. Blank forms are also available in the school nurse's office. If Norfolk students have yet to be vaccinated, parents and legal guardians are reminded that it is not too late. For further information, please call the Norfolk Department of Public Health at 757-683-2801. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at htsyndication@hindustantimes.com