WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Flu cases are climbing in Waco-McLennan County, according to Waco-McLennan Public Health. Officials talk on what type of flu season we're going to experience and what signs and symptoms we need to look out for.

Within the last few weeks:

Flu A cases have risen from 6 to 10 — a 67% increase.

Flu B cases doubled from 8 to 16 — a 100% increase.

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Stephanie Alvey with the county’s Public Health District said this flu season is shaping up to look a lot like last years.

“It’s kind of like predicting hurricane season… we think it will be similar to last year, which was pretty rough, but it’s still hard to say at this point.”

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