Adult dies in Charlotte due to flu complications

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Adult dies in Charlotte due to flu complications, first influenza-related death of the season, NCDHHS says

Updated: 5:23 PM EDT Oct 16, 2024

The first flu-related death of the 2024-2025 season in North Carolina has been reported, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.Officials said an adult in the Charlotte metropolitan area died due to complications of influenza during the second week of October. To protect the privacy of the family, additional information will not be released.TOP STORIES’He didn’t deserve this’: Family members recount moments man was killed on his wedding night in GreensboroWoman shot in face in Greensboro; suspect arrested, officers sayDavidson County man speaks $4 million jackpot into existenceGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here”This is a sad reminder that influenza can be a very serious illness,” said state epidemiologist Zack Moore, M.D., who has a Master of Public Health. “Taking preventative measures against flu and other respiratory illnesses like getting vaccinated, regularly washing hands, covering your cough and staying home when sick are important to help protect you and your family.”Influenza, COVID-19 and other viruses are expected to increase over the coming weeks. Vaccinations are the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death from these infections. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsVaccinations are especially important for those at higher risk of severe viral respiratory disease, including those 65 and older, those younger than 5, pregnant women, those with a weakened immune system, and those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and obesity.To find a vaccine near you, click here.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES

The first flu-related death of the 2024-2025 season in North Carolina has been reported, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Officials said an adult in the Charlotte metropolitan area died due to complications of influenza during the second week of October. To protect the privacy of the family, additional information will not be released.

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“This is a sad reminder that influenza can be a very serious illness,” said state epidemiologist Zack Moore, M.D., who has a Master of Public Health. “Taking preventative measures against flu and other respiratory illnesses like getting vaccinated, regularly washing hands, covering your cough and staying home when sick are important to help protect you and your family.”

Influenza, COVID-19 and other viruses are expected to increase over the coming weeks. Vaccinations are the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death from these infections.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

Vaccinations are especially important for those at higher risk of severe viral respiratory disease, including those 65 and older, those younger than 5, pregnant women, those with a weakened immune system, and those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

To find a vaccine near you, click here.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

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