COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Health officials have confirmed the first flu-related death of the season in South Carolina.

“Regrettably, a person from the Lowcountry region has died from the flu, becoming our first confirmed influenza-associated death of the season that officially started September 28,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell said in a statement.

The department’s latest flu watch also showed increased flu activity across the state.

DPH recommends the flu vaccine for everyone six months and older. Flu vaccines offered at DPH health department clinics are available by appointment. Call 855-472-3432 to make an appointment or go to the DPH website to find the nearest location.

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