The local Health Department (HD) estimates that 20% of the population is infected with the flu during flu season, which typically runs from mid-October to March. Although most people recover, approximately 5,000 people are hospitalized and 100 people die.

For this reason, this year the Health Department will begin implementation of a policy to provide free flu shots for everyone in the state. During October, senior citizens and other at-risk individuals will be targeted for the vaccine. All others will be offered flu shots during the last two months of the year. Vaccinations are available every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the State College Health Center, located at 367 Tuscarora Avenue. For more information, please look at the Health Department’s website.

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a. Because a large number of people catch the flu each year.

b. Because each year 5,000 people are affected by the flu.

c. Because they want to eliminate the virus.

d. Because the flu is an incurable disease.