Flu spreads across nation

Officials say there are signs the virus may have peaked

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press • Sonia Despiar, right, a nurse with Gouverneur Healthcare Services, injects Imelda Silva with the flu vaccine Friday during a doctor’s visit in New York. “I have stuffiness,” said Silva. “I want to make sure I don’t get sick.” At least...

Associated Press • In this photo provided by the office of the mayor and posted to his Twitter account on Friday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel holds a sign asking, “Any advice for people who shake a ton of hands?” The photo was tweeted during a Twitter chat held by the city’s D...

NEW YORK—Flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined, health officials said Friday.

Flu season started early this winter, and includes a strain that tends to make people sicker. Health officials have forecast a potentially bad flu sea...

Published: 01/12/2013