Early Spike in Local Flu-Related Illness

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DALLAS (KRLD) - If the recent numbers are any indication, this could be a rough flu season in North Texas.

If the recent numbers are any indication, this could be a rough flu season in North Texas.

In Fort Worth, MedStar says its crews responded to a significantly-higher amount of flu-related calls in September and October, compared to a year ago. 

That may be a bad sign as we get into the busiest portion of the flu season. 

Even more concerning, the majority of recent cases involved younger patients.