LIVE: 14 Deaths, 532 Hospitalizations From Flu This Season So Far, Says RI Dept. of Health

LIVE: 14 Deaths, 532 Hospitalizations From Flu This Season So Far, Says RI Dept. of Health

There have been 14 deaths from the flu and 532 hospitalizations so far this flu season in the state, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health's Joseph Wendelken, who appeared on GoLocal LIVE with News Editor Kate Nagle to provide an update.

Wendelken urged individuals who have yet to get a flu shot to do so. Wendelken also addressed when to consider calling a doctor -- or going to the emergency room -- in the event someone comes down with the flu.