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Iowa HHS reports first flu death of virus season

Iowa Health and Human Services officials announced Friday that it has recorded the first flu-related death of the season.

Iowa officials report first influenza-related death of season

State Medical Director Dr. Robert Kruse encouraged sick Iowans to stay home and consult their doctor about vaccinations.