Several cases of flu reported in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Several cases of the flu have been reported in New Hampshire so far, and doctors are urging residents to get vaccinated.

State Epidemiologist Benjamin Chan tells WMUR-TV the flu vaccine protects not only the people getting vaccinated, but also others around them who may be more susceptible to the flu and its complications.

Getting the vaccine annually is also important because the strains of the virus change.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says last year was one of the worst flu seasons on record.

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Information from: WMUR-TV, http://wmur.com