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Friday, January 11, 2013  State health officials say at least 22 people have died from influenza in South Carolina since the fall.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Across the country many people have fallen ill and even died from complications from the virus. According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control, 22 people in South Carolina have died from the flu. Since flu season isn't over health officials say the flu shot is your best bet in keeping the virus at bay.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says flu season is here in full force. Some area schools have seen that's true and they're scrambling to deal with it.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  A Grand Strand doctor says more people are getting sick with the flu virus because more people are becoming unhealthy.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The state department of health wants you to think about getting your flu shot now.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Influenza, or "the flu," has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Flu season is fast approaching and with thousands dying every year from complications of the flu, now is the time to get vaccinated.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Many people are thinking about the flu season ahead and though the peak of the season is still months away, you can already find plenty of pharmacies and clinics around the Grand Strand putting the word out that flu shots are available.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The peak of flu season is right around the corner and federal health officials say the good news is there's plenty of vaccine left.

Friday, December 10, 2010  A judge says an Anderson hospital can require its employees to get a flu shot.

Monday, November 22, 2010 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  If you're too busy to get a flu shot, some local hospitals are making it quick and easy.

Monday, October 25, 2010  As we cruise through fall and inch closer to winter, that means its time for flu season.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a child in Richland County is the first this season to contract Influenza A H3.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  A cashier at an Anderson Hospital has refused to get a flu shot and is suing the hospital over its policy requiring vaccination.