The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor’s office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.

For instance, there have been a total of 40,324 lab-confirmed flu tests so far this season, down from the 45,458 reported at this point last season. Also, there have been 67 total flu-related deaths this season so far, compared to 98 deaths over the same period last year. This flu season may soon catch up with last year’s totals, however.

For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.

Cases are peaking for a second time this flu season. At least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Dr. Rabia De Latour, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, discusses how to keep yourself and your family safe.