RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Health and Human Services (NCHHS) is urging people in the state to get fall flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
NCHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley rolled up his sleeves and got both vaccines Friday.
Flu and COVID-19 cases are expected to increase over the coming weeks and through the holiday season.
Everybody 6 months and older is encouraged to get both vaccines. The vaccines have been updated to protect against new strains of the viruses during the 2024-2025 respiratory season.
"Vaccination is our best public health tool to prevent illness," Kinsley said. "So I would encourage everyone ... get that shot."