4 died from flu in NC last week
Four people died in North Carolina of the flu in the last week of March, bringing the state total for the season to 159. The deaths include four children, according to data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted — UpdatedThe total number of confirmed flu cases peaked the week of Feb. 8, when 1,342 cases were confirmed.
Individuals who are more likely to develop serious flu complications include people older than 65, children younger than 2, pregnant women, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
Symptoms include having a fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches and fatigue. Symptoms usually develop suddenly, according to the CDC.
Flu cases have been steadily dropping nationwide, according to the CDC.
For those who have been diagnosed with the flu, CDC guidelines say patients should:
- Stay home when sick until fever-free for at least 24 hours.
- Wash hands frequently, preferably with soap and water.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then discard the tissue promptly.
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