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Flu season officially begins this month

Washington Daily News - 10/10/2017

Peak flu season in the United States is officially here.

The influenza virus is present year-round, but during the fall and winter, a combination of factors, including changing temperatures and more time spent indoors, leads to a rising number of people infected.

During the last week of September, North Carolina ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for state flu activity, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. That same week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched its annual vaccine campaign for the 2017-18 season.