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Published October 17, 2008, 12:00 AM

Flu season begins later this month

The North Dakota Health Department notes a change in season — from West Nile virus to the flu season. The transmission season for West Nile virus is pretty much over with no new cases in the past week. North Dakota had 43 human cases this summer. Now, state flu coordinator Michelle Feist said it’s time for North Dakotans to get a flu shot.

BISMARCK (AP) — The North Dakota Health Department notes a change in season — from West Nile virus to the flu season.

The transmission season for West Nile virus is pretty much over with no new cases in the past week. North Dakota had 43 human cases this summer.

Now, state flu coordinator Michelle Feist said it’s time for North Dakotans to get a flu shot.

The flu season begins this month and runs through May. It typically peaks after the new year.

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