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Flu-related deaths rise in NC, hospital visits decline: NCDHHS

Jan 8

Flu activity continues to climb across the US: CDC

Jan 5

63 flu-related deaths reported in one week: NCDHHS

The State Health Department is strongly encouraging folks to get the flu vaccine, warning there could be a second peak later in the season.

Jan 14

NC reports 12 new flu-related deaths as cases surge: health officials

Jan 4

Hospitals updating visitor restrictions due to increase in viruses

Dec 24, 2025

Doctors implore caution as flu cases spike amid heavy holiday travel

Dec 22, 2025

First NC child flu death reported this season, NCDHHS says

Dec 17, 2025

Flu cases surge in North Carolina, 3 deaths reported this week

Dec 11, 2025

1st human known to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu dies

Nov 22, 2025

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63 flu-related deaths reported in one week: NCDHHS

Jan 14

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First NC child flu death reported this season: NCDHHS

Dec 17, 2025

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More than 500 flu-related deaths in NC; highest since 2009: NCDHHS

Apr 9, 2025

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Cases of respiratory illnesses rise as families prepare to gather for the holidays

Dec 21, 2023

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Flu related deaths in North Carolina rises to 22 for the season, NCDHHS says

Dec 20, 2023

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First child flu-related death reported in North Carolina

Nov 22, 2023

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NC reports first pediatric flu death for 2022-23 season

Nov 2, 2022

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NC reports first flu death of season

Dec 14, 2021

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Flu vaccine maker predicts declining rates of people getting vaccinated ahead of flu season

As respiratory illness season approaches, health experts encourage people to be prepared by Halloween time.

Oct 31, 2025

First flu-related death reported in NC; Wake Health to open flu vaccine clinic

Wake County is gearing up to open a walk-in flu vaccine on Thursdays.

Oct 8, 2025

Medical expert releases health and stress tips for spring break

Figures show 34 people died from the flu in North Carolina in the past week.

Mar 12, 2025

2 children, 56 adults die from flu-related illness as virus continues to spread

NCDHHS says these are the first flu-related deaths of children for the 2024-2025 season.

Feb 12, 2025

Flu, RSV, COVID-19 cases increasing across the state; 117 flu-related deaths this season: NCDHHS

There have been 117 flu-related deaths in North Carolina this season, state health officials say.

Feb 5, 2025