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- North Carolina health officials reported the first flu death of the 2026-2027 season.
- An adult in central North Carolina died from flu complications during the first week of October.
- Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai called the death a heartbreaking reminder of flu seriousness.
- Officials urged everyone six months and older to get an annual flu vaccine and recommended fall COVID-19 and RSV shots.