Peak flu season is starting now, and doctors say to get ready for a potentially extended season.

This year’s flu season has been rough, with the CDC reporting the flu is widespread in 24 states, with 19 states reporting high levels of flu activity. That's more than double the activity of the previous week.

Watch CarePoint’s Dr. Andrew Walshak discuss the dangers of the current flu season and why it’s important to get your shot, even though we’re in the middle of the flu season.

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