SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: Nurses in the Watertown School District said they are urging students to wash their hands more frequently and stay home if they feel sick. So far, there have been 227 laboratory flu cases here in Jefferson County, which is an increase from the last two years. Health officials are asking parents with children over the age of 6 months to get them a flu shot. In addition to getting the shot, health officials said reducing bacteria and germs is the best way for kids to limit their chances of getting the flu.