The 2017-18 flu season resulted in the most hospitalizations since the Center for Disease Control started a new way of measuring the statistic in 2010.

An article online claims Flu B is more prevalent this season than in seasons past.

According to Dr. Jon Wheatley at ExpressER, it's true.

"Over the last several weeks, we're seeing more Flu B than we are Flu A," Wheatley said.

Flu A is the type which was most prevalent when flu ran amok in the winter. Flu vaccines typically defend against three types: Flu A, Flu B and H1N1 or Swine Flu. A broader vaccine also defends against a second strain of Flu B.

Overall, the number of overall cases has dropped significantly since the "end" of flu season, however, Wheatley says there are still enough cases to say flu season remains active.

"We are still above the baseline for the annual flu rate," Wheatley said. "Definitely not what it was back in October, but we are still above what it's like the rest of the year."

The latest numbers available on the Bell County Public Health District's website (above) show the two types about equal.

In McLennan County, there were 18 cases of Flu B and 6 of Flu A from March 17-24.

Flu B usually accounts for 30-35 percent of cases. In the past few weeks, it has accounted for about 60 percent of cases.

Symptom-wise, Dr. Wheatley said they symptoms are about the same with both types leading to high fever, congestion, body aches and vomiting. But, he said Flu B also can lead to diarrhea or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Wheatley said it's not too late to get a flu shot to prevent Flu B but if you have questions, it's recommended to ask your doctor.

Otherwise, he recommends taking the same precautions as in the winter.

"If you've had the flu once, you can still get the flu again," Wheatley said.