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Flu activity is very high in North Carolina

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published February 12, 2025 at 6:30 AM EST
Just the sniffles? Could be the flu.
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Just the sniffles? Could be the flu.

Flu activity is very high in North Carolina.

Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said 18% of all emergency room visits, about 2,400 people, had symptoms of a respiratory virus last week.

Children two and under, people over 65, and those with underlying breathing or heart conditions are at higher risk of getting the flu and experiencing complications from it.

Last year in North Carolina there were more than 300 flu related deaths, including 16 children.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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