Hays County is ramping up efforts for flu shot awareness after the first flu-related death in Hays County was reported Feb. 6.

According to officials, the victim was described as an elderly Wimberley man who died as a result of complications from the virus.

“This year’s flu season has been one of the worst ones Hays County has seen in years, and there are no signs that it will be stopping any time soon,” reported in a Hays County press release.

Since September, there have been 2,5...