First case of flu confirmed in NM

This season's first case of influenza has been confirmed by the New Mexico Department of Health. 

 Health officials made the announcement Friday, saying the first case to be reported involves a woman from Santa Fe County. 

Officials are urging New Mexicans to get vaccinated as soon as possible. State Epidemiologist Michael Landen says getting a flu shot is the best protection against the spread of the disease, especially for children and those at high risk. 

The Health Department says it doesn't track every case of flu in New Mexico. However, it does track influenza-like illness at several locations around the state to estimate the amount of flu activity.

First case of flu confirmed in NM