Flu season begins in October and lasts through May, but here in the Cape Fear, we see a peak in late December and early January.

MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner Annie Krzan joined us on WECT News First at Four to dispel common myths about the flu vaccine

New Hanover County health officials will offer a free flu vaccination event on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Getting the flu vaccine doesn’t take long and the New Hanover County Health Department is trying to make it convenient for everyone to fight the illness.

Vaping and e-cigarette devices were quick to become the better, “healthier” alternative to smoking. But with each passing week, more severe illnesses and even deaths have been attributed to vaping-related lung disease.

You are going to have to wait a bit longer to get your flu shot. The CDC says vaccine production was delayed this year.

Officials with New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Thursday announced that flu-related visitor restrictions have been lifted due to a decrease in the incidence of the flu.

North Carolina health officials say 13 people died from the flu in the state last week, raising the death toll for the season to 68

Many people associate flu season with November and December, but few realize that the peak of flu season isn’t until February or March.

Officials with Columbus Regional Healthcare on Thursday announced flu-related visitation restrictions that are effective immediately.