Indiana resident dies from the flu, IDOH encourages vaccination

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health reported the first death from the flu this season.

According to the state's weekly flu report, the person was 65-years-old or older. No other information about them has been released.

During the 2021-22 flu season, IDOH says 82 Hoosiers died after getting sick.

Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:

• fever of 100° Fahrenheit or greater
• headache 
• fatigue
• cough
• muscle aches
• sore throat 
• runny or stuffy nose

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year.

Franciscan Health is offering multiple drive-thru flu shot clinics across Central Indiana throughout October.