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Get your flu shot at the Arizona State Fairgrounds — and fry bread

Expert warns of ‘twin-demic’ of COVID-19 pandemic, flu season

As children across the Valley return to on-campus learning and health officials tout improving statistics, one expert warns more effort is needed to fight the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

And an upcoming event offers local social distancers an opportunity to stay safe while enjoying a giant smoked turkey leg or deep-fried Twinkie.

Continued mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand washing are, for now, the key to reducing infection rates and preventing further spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, especially with the coming flu season, according to Dr. Marjorie Bessell, Banner Health’s chief clinical officer.

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