Flu season is here and North Carolina is currently one of the states where the flu virus started circulating early and where we are currently seeing “very high” rates of flu infections. Flu can spread and be detected all year long, but it is more...
FAQ This flu season, help protect yourself, your family and your community from flu by getting vaccinated. The CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this flu season. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...
Oh no! Your body hurts, your throat is sore, and you are very cold. Is it a cold or the flu? Know the difference between the cold or the flu so you can get the care you need and feel better soon. Flu symptoms: Symptoms hit quickly and last longer than a...
People with diabetes (type 1, type 2, or gestational), even when well-managed, are at high risk of serious flu complications, which can result in hospitalization and sometimes even death. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/diabetes.htm How can the flu complicate...
Did you know that flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter? The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, so now is...