SC hit by the flu

SOUTH CANTERBURY has had the highest flu rate in the country according to latest statistics from the Ministry of Health.

For the second week in September, South Canterbury had the highest doctor consultation rate for influenza type symptoms, with 99 people per 50,000 of the population being seen by their doctor.

The second highest was Northland with 97 per 50,000.

The national average for the week was 24 per 50,000.

Overall, Ministry of Health statistics show flu rates were tracking down with the peak an average of 50 per 50,000 recorded in mid August and this had dropped to 24 per 50,000.

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