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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity in Tennessee is now considered widespread.

#FluTip: Caring for someone who is sick with #flu? If possible, avoid being face to face and try to spend the least amount of time in close contact with the sick person. More tips: https://t.co/YMNXYlYDMo pic.twitter.com/LE5A0F9hsJ — CDC Flu (@CDCFlu) February 4, 2019

43 of the state’s 95 counties have reported at least one confirmed case of the flu and health officials are urging vaccinations.

“Getting a flu shot not only protects you, but it can protect the people who can’t get a vaccination such as very young children and people with certain medical conditions,” said Montgomery County Public Health Director Joey Smith.

The flu virus is contagious and can cause fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and body aches.

Flu shots are available at the county health department at Veteran’s Plaza on Pageant Lane.