Health officials urging flu vaccination amid 'widespread' infections

  • Flu shots are available locally at the Hart County Health Department, among other places. The health department is located at 64 Reynolds St. Call 706-376-5117 for more information about availability. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Health Department.
    Flu shots are available locally at the Hart County Health Department, among other places. The health department is located at 64 Reynolds St. Call 706-376-5117 for more information about availability. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Health Department.

    ATLANTA — Hospitalizations for flu spiked in the last full week of December, resulting in several deaths in Georgia and an urgent call by state health officials.

    The Department of Public Health on Mond…