New numbers from the centers for disease control show Louisiana is one of nine states with the highest number of flu cases.
NBC 6/Fox 33 visited a Willis Knighton Quick Care Center in Shreveport and were told, they’re starting to see cases of the flu. However locally it’s not at a high level and they’re also seeing “flu like” illnesses.
Dr. Stephen Smith expects to see more cases once children start returning to school next week.
“It’s very contagious. A cough. A sneeze. You can spread it very easily. Your hands. One kid playing another. A playground ball. It’s a very contagious illness and can be spread easily.”
Smith wants parents to know the importance of keeping their kids at home if they show any flu like symptoms.