SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials said flu activity already is widespread across the state and they’re recommending vaccinations to prevent spreading the illness.
The Health Department said Wednesday that different variations of the virus are circulating in different parts of the state. The agency said 21 pneumonia and flu deaths have been reported so far this season.
Last season, 237 New Mexicans died of pneumonia and/or influenza.
Symptoms may include rapid onset of illness with fever, cough, sore throat, headache and/or muscle aches.
New Mexico Health Secretary Kathyleen Kunkel said with the holidays approaching, it’s important that people take preventive measures such as getting vaccinated, covering coughs and staying home when sick.
Officials said the peak of the flu season is still to come.
