RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) on Wednesday announced the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season.

The agency says the person is an adult in the western part of the state and died due to complications from the flu during the first week of October.

The announcement comes as the North Carolina Health Department is releasing its latest flu data, and it shows Emergency Department visits are down half a percentage point.

Wake County is gearing up to open a walk-in flu vaccine clinic.

It gives you a chance to build your immunity before the holidays. Tina Payton, Director of Nursing

Starting on Thursday, October 9, Wake will begin welcoming walk-ins at its flu vaccination clinic.

The clinic will be open every Thurs

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