Flu shot Coverage

Flu deaths jump by 10, NC has had 266 people die fro mflu

Respiratory viruses overall dropped for the fifth consecutive week in North Carolina. North Carolina's flu death toll stands at 266, including at least 12 children.

Respiratory viruses across the state continue to drop for fifth consecutive week, PICU capacity still high

Respiratory viruses overall dropped for the fifth consecutive week to end February in North Carolina. North Carolina's flu death toll stands at 266, including at least 12 children.

WRAL staff

Fewer shots, less illness: The promise of a 'universal' flu shot

What if you could get one shot every few years that targeted all of the flu strains at once?

NC's flu, COVID cases rise ahead of holiday

The rise in flu deaths comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu vaccinations are the lowest in the last five years.

At CDC, Mandy Cohen seeks to foster trust in a battered agency

"I'm not just the CDC director, I'm also a mom," she said cheerily, noting on live television that her daughters, 9 and 11, had already received the latest COVID and flu shots.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times

Flu cases, deaths increase in NC

Five more flu-related deaths were reported in North Carolina last week, bringing the season total to 14. Ten of those are people 65 and older.

Flu and RSV cases increase across NC

There were two new flu deaths in North Carolina reported this week. That's a total of nine deaths in North Carolina. State data shows an increase in respiratory illnesses after Thanksgiving.

State announces first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 season

Two adults in the western part of North Carolina died due to complications of influenza during the third and fourth weeks of October, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced.

WRAL Staff

Dr. Mandy Cohen urges flu, COVID, RSV shots

Dr. Mandy Cohen is urging you to protect yourself against serious illness this winter. She's reminding everyone about the importance of staying up to date on vaccinations - and the new shot that doctors are offering.

Will Vitamin C really ward off that cold? Cold and flu myths busted

The common cold has several myths. Also, with flu season almost here, look at some of the most common questions about it.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Wake County residents can now get flu shots at Raleigh health center

You can now get your flu shot at Wake County's first walk-in flu shot clinic of the season.

Walk-in flu vaccine clinics begin Thursday at Wake County Public Health Center

Wake County's first walk-in flu shot clinic of the season opens today in Raleigh.

Three vaccines for Covid, flu and RSV on market to prevent another 'tripledemic'

Health experts want to avoid a triple-demic this year. Here's what you need to know about the vaccines available.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

A Plea From Experts to Pregnant Women: Get Vaccinated Against COVID

Of all the groups still threatened by COVID-19 -- including the elderly and the immunocompromised -- it is pregnant women who seem the most unaware of the risks.

Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times

One Step Closer to a Universal Flu Vaccine?

Like the COVID vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, the experimental flu vaccine relies on mRNA.

Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times

WRAL 5 On Your Side: Staying healthy during the holidays

COVID, RSV and the flu: WRAL 5 On Your Side shares three easy ways to stay healthy this holiday season.

Best ways to stay healthy this holiday from an infectious disease expert

Hospitals throughout the Triangle are seeing a rare surge of respiratory viruses including the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Reported flu cases increasing among kids throughout Triangle

Doctors say not only are they seeing an alarming increase, but the flu cases they're seeing in children are severe and the spike is hitting much earlier than usual.

Triangle hospitals report alarming increase of flu in kids

Doctors say not only are they seeing an alarming increase, but the flu cases they're seeing in children are severe and the spike is hitting much earlier than usual.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Earlier than normal flu cases prompt demand for vaccines

After more than two years of being suppressed thanks to COVID-19 measures, the flu cases are spiking in North Carolina.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

With earlier than normal flu cases, vaccines are in high demand

After more than two years of being suppressed thanks to COVID-19 measures, the flu cases are spiking in North Carolina.

Get your shot: Dozens hospitalized with flu in Triangle, cases 13 times higher than last year nationwide

Doctors have an urgent warning about flu season. Nationwide, flu cases are 13 times higher than around this time last year.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

'Really concerning' flu season ahead as NC prepares for possible rise in cases

Dr. David Wohl, an infectious disease expert at UNC Health, said central North Carolina could see a substantial increase.

Half of adults have heard little or nothing about new COVID boosters, survey finds

The new, redesigned COVID booster, which protects against omicron and its extremely contagious subvariants, appears to have a visibility problem.

Jan Hoffman, New York Times

What to know about getting updated COVID-19 booster, flu shot at the same time

Fall and winter are around the corner, which means not only is it time to get your flu shot, but US health officials are urging everyone who is eligible to get their updated Covid-19 booster, too.

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN