The Texas County Health Department had recorded 50 cases of influenza as of Sunday — 14 in the past week.
In the county, 27 cases are from Influenza A and 23 from Influenza B.
According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Missouri is reporting regional activity, which means there are outbreaks of flu in at least two but less than half the regions of the state.
Here are some ways to protect family and the community:
•Get your family vaccinated against seasonal flu.
•Establish healthy practices of hand washing and not sharing personal items.
•Stockpile food and medication in case you need to voluntarily isolate or quarantine yourself and your family.
•Talk to your employer about flexible work schedules.
Protect yourself:
•Get a seasonal flu shot.
•Wash your hands.
•Keep a distance of at least six feet from people who are sick.
•Choose a healthy lifestyle to build your immune system, including getting adequate sleep, reducing stress, stop smoking and using tobacco products, staying physically active, choosing nutritious food and drink plenty of water.
Protecting community:
•Stay home if you are sick.
•Keep kids home when they have a fever (for at least 24 hours after their fever goes away without the use of medications).
•Covering your cough.
•Washing your hands.
•Not sharing personal items.