Flu cases on rise in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - January 30, 2008 The state Health Department says flulike symptoms accounted for almost 5 percent of emergency room visits for the week ending Jan. 19. They were 3.4 percent the week before.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells The Star-Ledger of Newark New Jersey is one of six states with "widespread" flu activity. That's the highest level.

Doctors say it's never too late to get a flu shot.

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Information from: The Star-Ledger, http://www.nj.com/starledger