WILMINGTON, N.C. (WRMT) — There are more flu deaths this season when compared to last season in North Carolina.
According to data released weekly from the state Department of Health and Human Services, 206 people have died from the flu, most of them people who are 65 and older.
Flu season has not yet ended, running from October through May. Other respiratory illnesses, like Rhinovirus, have also seen a slight increase.
According to the NCDHHS, symptoms of the flu can be the following:
- fever/chills
- cough
- runny or stuffy nose
- headaches
- sore throat
- muscle or body aches
- vomiting and diarrhea
If you feel these symptoms or have health concerns, please visit your doctor or a medical professional.
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