Flu remains widespread in in Kansas, Missouri

The flu is still widespread in 48 states including both Kansas and Missouri and federal health officials fear it will likely get worse. Johnson County schools have had a large increase in flu activity. The Johnson County Health Department said 10 schools have reported greater than 10 percent absenteeism due to influenza-like illness in the last week. The health department tweeted out today that children should remain home until they are fever-free without the use of medication for a full 24 hours.