Amador County - Congressman Dan Lungren issued advice to 3rd District residents Thursday on ways to prepare for flu season. “While health care reform continues to occupy center stage in Congress, another health concern has worked its way to the national forefront because of its deadly potential: flu season,” said Lungren. He said that although the death toll for novel H1N1 might seem relatively small compared to the 36,000 who perish annually from seasonal flu, there is concern that the novel H1N1 strain could “go in a new deadly direction” and “tragically spike as the traditional flu season plays out.” Lungren recommended taking preventative measures, such as “the simple act of washing your hands,” and getting vaccinated for the flu. “This year there are new strains and complexities that we must prepare for at every level of government,” he said. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.