RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - State health officials say flu activity and flu-related deaths are increasing in North Carolina.

The Department of Health and Human Services says three new flu deaths were reported last week, bringing the number of deaths this season to nine.

Of those, six were 65 years of age or older, and the other three were between 50 and 64.

The state says flu activity is surging just as holiday travel and gatherings begin. They say it’s not too late to get your flu vaccine.

DHHS says last year, the state reported 542 flu deaths.

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