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Health Officials: You May Want To Get That Flu Shot Now If You Haven’t Yet

November 24, 2025




(Des Moines)– The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu death of the respiratory virus season this year.

Officials announced the fatality on Friday, saying an older adult from the southwest portion of the state passed away.

While overall flu activity remains low in Iowa, experts are encouraging people to get vaccinations now.

Health officials are also asking people to stay home if they are sick.