Doctors say the state’s low vaccination rate is making the flu more common and more severe

February 20, 2026 Anthony Guerra-Flores

 

At UNC Hospitals, some doctors say that the decline of preventative measures after the pandemic has contributed to an increase in flu cases. (Anthony Guerra-Flores / Carolina Connection

 

North Carolina has reported 279 flu-related deaths so far this season. Experts say cases are more numerous and severe because some people are hesitant to get vaccinated.

Anthony Guerra-Flores spoke to a student who’s still recovering from the flu.

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