Flu Cases In New Jersey Nearly Double In One Week

Flu Season Is Heating Up In New Jersey With Cases Nearly Doubling
Is The Flu Spreading Faster In New Jersey? New Numbers Raise Concern
Flu Season Is Picking Up Speed Across New Jersey

We hear a lot about the flu, especially this time of year, but what exactly is it? The flu, also known as influenza, is a virus that affects your respiratory system, including your nose, throat, and lungs. And let me tell you, it can make you feel pretty lousy!

The flu is more than just having a common cold. We're talking fever, chills, coughing, sore throat, headaches, body aches, and sometimes feeling like you don't want to get out of bed.

Flu spreads easily from person to person, especially when people cough or sneeze.

With flu season here, I decided it was time to take some precautions. I just got MY flu shot this week! I know it's not a guarantee that you won't get the flu, but the vaccine can help protect you and reduce the chances of getting seriously sick.

It's always a good idea to do what you can to stay healthy, especially as we head into the colder months here in New Jersey.

How about you? Have you gotten YOUR flu shot this year?

According to Patch, "The state recorded 2,508 flu cases during the week ending Oct. 31, up from 1,283 the week before, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. Of the latest cases, 2,047 were confirmed by PCR tests and 461 by rapid antigen tests."

The report included that children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 18 made up the largest number of flu cases that week, with 755 reported.