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ADH reports 6 Arkansans died from flu last week, 23 total for season

This brings the total amount of flu deaths this season to 23. Right now, the state reports "high intensity" widespread flu activity.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported that six people died from the flu just last week. 

Four were elderly and two were middle-aged. Only two of them were not vaccinated. 

This brings the total amount of flu deaths this season to 23. Right now, the state reports "high intensity" widespread flu activity. 

More people have gotten hospitalized and more school absences have been reported in the last week since the start of the season. 

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