reporter mellaney moore is live to show us what you can do to try to prevent the virus from coming into yououhome. experts tell me getting your flu shot is the best way to keep yourself from getting the flu. flu. did you want to get ththhigh dose shot today? it's recommended for seniors...yes. connie bramble has been diligent about getting her flu shot for several years. years. i have not had the flu and i don't want to get the flu. following the news that the flu is here and there have been two flu-related deaths in the state, this pharmacist says more people have come in trying to prevent the virus. virus. the last couple days especially, we've really had an increase in the flu vaccine we've been giging.the iowa department of public health says an average of 300,000 iowans get the flu every year and the vaccine is the best defense. defense. even if it doesn't prevent illness, one of the things that it does even better is to prevent severe illnene and death.there are other things you can do too. too. we talk about the three cs. covering your cough or sneeze, cleaning your hands with soap and wat