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Since flu activity peaks between December and February, there is still time to be vaccinated.

Health officials say Yakima County is currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

You can find a flu shot at many locations in the community including grocery stores and pharmacies.

A press release from the district says flu activity in recent years has been low due to community-wide preventative measures

Get that flu shot yet?

Influenza and the common cold have similar symptoms to COVID-19, the only unique symptoms that COVID-19 has are loss of taste and smell.

Yakima Health District, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, and Columbia Safety are holding a flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday from 3:30 pm-6:00 pm

The two highly contagious respiratory illnesses are spread in similar ways, mainly through respiratory droplets.

Health experts in Yakima and throughout the state say they're concerned about a potential spike in flu cases in the state.

If you live in Sunnyside a flu shot clinic is set for Wednesday, December 9 from 3:00 p.m-6:00 p.m in the Sunnyside School District Parking Lot

For residents of Mabton the Yakima Health District is offering a special flu shot clinic Tuesday, November 10.

Washington provides all recommended vaccines at no cost for kids from birth through age 18, available across the state.