Amid an already active flu season, an earlier-than-expected RSV season, and the possibility of COVID-19 activity heightening headed into winter, doctors are warning people to take precautions against these circulating viruses.
The latest CDC flu tracker map shows North Carolina in low-to-moderate flu activity and South Carolina in moderate activity. However, the Palmetto State has already reported its first flu-related death of the season.
Doctors also say the southern hemisphere just experienced a tough flu season -- the worst in five years -- a possible foreshadowing of what could be on the horizon for the U.S. and other northern hemisphere nations this winter.
Health officials recommend people get their flu shots, preferably before the end of October to get ahead of the peak of the season, and get the updated COVID-19 booster to combat the most dominant variant circulating.
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