Flu Season Off To Slow Start In North Carolina – WCCB Charlotte’s CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Regardless of warnings that its going to be a nasty flu season, North Carolina’s flu season is off to a sluggish begin.  The Facilities for Illness Management (CDC) is presently itemizing North Carolina with “LOW” flu exercise.  That might change when the CDC updates its weekly report on Friday.

Docs with Atrium Well being say the flu season has been quiet to date within the Charlotte area.  Dr. Matthew CiRullo says final week, about 10 of his sufferers examined constructive for influenza.  He says he’s inspired with the variety of folks getting their flu shot this season.

“”I feel most people has been just a little bit extra receptive to the influenza vaccine this season. And I’m imagining a element has come from COVID and COVID vaccines and all the knowledge that’s on the market about the advantages of vaccines,” mentioned Dr. CiRullo.

Atrium Well being says it has not needed to contemplate any hospital restrictions right now resulting from flu exercise.

The CDC says South Carolina’s flu season is beginning off with “HIGH” ranges of flu.  No less than one loss of life has already been reported within the Palmetto State.