Flu hits North Alabama hard: Here are the symptoms to watch out for, when to go to ER
AL.com••health
Key Points:
- Alabama is experiencing a "high" level of flu activity statewide at the end of 2025, with Huntsville Hospital reporting increased flu cases in both number and severity, mirroring regional and national trends.
- Emergency departments in Huntsville are seeing a higher volume of patients with flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses, prompting advice for those with mild to moderate symptoms to seek care from primary providers or urgent care clinics.
- Huntsville Hospital leaders emphasize reserving emergency rooms for severe or life-threatening flu symptoms to ensure timely care for critical cases.
- Early treatment with antiviral medications is encouraged, as they are most effective when started at the onset of symptoms.
- Parents are urged to contact healthcare providers promptly if their children show flu symptoms,
