prevention

West Nile Virus Deaths in North Carolina: Two Adults Die as 2026 Cases Climb Nationwide

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West Nile virus North Carolina deaths: close-up of mosquito biting human skin at dusk

Two adults in central North Carolina have died after contracting West Nile virus, state health officials confirmed this week, putting the mosquito-borne illness back in the national spotlight as the West Nile virus North Carolina deaths become the latest grim marker in a busy 2026 transmission season. The deaths, announced by the North Carolina Department … Read more

Flu Season 2026: The Complete Family Guide to Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Flu season returns every year, and every year it hospitalizes hundreds of thousands of Americans and kills tens of thousands. Yet most of this suffering is preventable. This comprehensive guide covers everything your family needs to know for flu season 2026: how to avoid getting sick, how to recognize it, what to do if you … Read more