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Ranking right behind South Texas, Lafayette, Louisiana was second in the nation in flu cases last week.

Flu season is officially underway, and the number of positive cases is already high.

Ochsner Lafayette General will be administering COVID-19 testing this Friday and flu shots on Saturday.

Healthcare experts say if you're going to get a seasonal flu shot now is the time to get that done.

There's a reason why walk-in clinics and doctor's offices have been quite busy around South Louisiana.

Free flu shots are being made available at Parish Health Units across the state in hopes of turning the tide against the disease by Mardi Gras.

Our state is being hit particularly hard by one of the nastiest flu bugs in quite a while. Here are what doctors are recommending.

The good news is the flu vaccine appears to be perfectly matched for the virus that's going around. The bad news? The virus is really starting to get around our state.

Flu season is starting gain momentum in Louisiana. Here's what you can do to beat the flu.

Spreading good cheer can also be a great way to spread the flu. Here's what you need to know to keep your family healthy over the holidays.

The flu season in Louisiana is off to a slow start, that's a good thing. Here's what you need to know to stay healthy during the upcoming cold and flu season.

Many doctors recommend getting a flu shot every year. However, flu shots don't work instantly, it takes time for your body to build up immunity to the flu.

While the peak of flu season may not be until February, Dr. Frank Welch with the La. Department of Health and Hospitals says you need to get them now, before the flu bug gets you.