With the start of October comes the start of flu season, and local health professionals are optimistic that this year likely won’t be as bad as the last. Amarillo Director of Public Health Casie Stoughton said the key to ensuring a manageable flu season is for all residents to get vaccinated. “The nice thing about flu vaccine is that it’s very accessible,” Stoughton said, noting that the vaccine is available at nearly all pharmacies and doctor’s offices and is also available at the Department of Public Health offices. read more
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