The Hood River County Health Department is reminding people to get their flu shots. The department’s Ian Stromquist says this is the time of year when reports of the flu go up, so the time is now to get immunized if you haven’t already. The Hood River County Health Department has flu vaccine available, and is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1109 June Street. Flu shots are also available from health care providers and pharmacies.