There is a surge in flu cases across New Jersey.

Doctors and hospitals say they're being inundated with patients reporting the same miserable symptoms.

New Jersey is one of just six states, including New York City, currently experiencing very high flu activity, according to the CDC.

That's the highest level that can be designated.

Flu season typically peaks between December and February, but state health Department data shows we experienced a second surge of flu cases this year.

One we didn't see.

Last year, flu cases nearly doubled from roughly 7000 in mid-January to more than 13,000 at the beginning of the month.

And it's not just here.

The CDC says flu levels are elevated around the country with more hospitalizations and deaths.

The outbreak is wreaking havoc on schools.

There were 60 school flu outbreaks this January.

Compare that to six last year.

So if your kid is home sick, you're not alone.

Also, doctors say it is not too late to get a flu shot.