The Lafayette Parish School System announced Carencro Heights Elementary School will close on Friday because of a large number of confirmed influenza virus cases.
Louisiana is one of nine states reporting a high activity level for flu-like illnesses. That's according to CDC's latest U.S. Influenza Surveillance report.
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.
Think you've dodged the flu this season? Well if you haven't gotten your flu shot you might want to think again. Doctors say the worst of the flu season is coming soon.