The Missouri Health Department is taking new measures to stop the spread of infection by running humorous ads on television as well as radio.

Public Information Administrator Brian Quinn says education plays an important role in stopping the spread of infection.

While there is no sign of the flu slowing down in February for St. Louis hospitals, doctors still advise getting a flu shot, just in case.

Reporting from Jefferson City, I'm Jessica Miller.

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Intro:  The Missouri Health Department says isolation is the key to staying healthy this flu season.

Jessica Miller has more from the state Capitol.

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By practicing "social distancing" , victims are less likely to contaminate others. Not going into work, and keeping children home from school while they are infected will help prevent the spread of the virus.

Public Information Administrator Brian Quinn says it is no surprise that St. Louis is a breeding ground for the spread of this virus, since it is one of the most highly populated areas in the state.

The Health Department stresses the age old flu advice of drinking lots of fluids, getting plenty of rest, and continually washing your hands.  And don't expect the flu to go away with the cold temperatures, since it actually has no connection to cold weather.

Reporting from Jefferson City, I'm Jessica Miller.