Sitting in the waiting room of my son's pediatrician yesterday, I wondered what was going on. The room was filled with children lined up to see the doctor, while tired moms and dads exchanged knowing half smiles. Although I hated that he's been feeling bad, I was somewhat relieved to learn that my guy has an ear infection and not something worse. 

Tis the season for the flu though, and cases have been reported throughout the South. 

Although flu season has been late this year, doctors have recently seen an increased number of cases. The good news is that it's not too late to get the flu vaccine, especially because this year's flu season may continue for several months.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has other useful tips to keep the flu away, as well as  what to do if you are affected. For some local resources, check out these stories:

LEX18 (Lexington, KY) -- Flu Cases On The Rise In Kentucky

Eyewitness News 9 (Greenville, NC) -- CDC: Widespread Fly Activity in North Carolina

Tennessean (Nashville, TN) -- Tennessee's Slow Flu Season Could Get Worse Fast

WJZ.com (Baltimore, MD) -- Officials: Flu Season Has Begun

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Southern Living: Foods That Fight The Flu