Flu-related deaths confirmed in Indiana and North Carolina as flu season starts
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Indiana has reported its first two flu-related deaths of the season, with the state health department withholding specific information due to privacy laws. Last flu season, 270 Hoosiers died from influenza, highlighting the seriousness of the illness. State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver emphasized the importance of getting an annual flu shot for protection. The flu season typically runs from October to May, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flu vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older.
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