NORTH CAROLINA -- Flu season just started and there are already two deaths reported in North Carolina.

Last year was one of the deadliest flu seasons in recent history for North Carolina, with 391 deaths.

Doctors are urging people to get vaccinated early this year. 

Flu symptoms include a fever over 100 degrees, fatigue, chills, and coughing and/or sore throat.

Experts advise everyone to avoid people with flu-like symptoms, get the flu vaccine and wash hands frequently, cover your mouth and go to the doctor if symptoms occur.