At the end of the season this file will be archived, and a new file will be uploaded for the following season. This dashboard includes data on influenza emergency department visits, hospital …

Learn about influenza and how to prevent and control the spread of disease. Influenza (flu) is a disease of the body’s respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu is caused by a virus and it can be very serious. Every year in the U.S. seasonal flu causes thousands of hospital admissions and deaths.

The following dashboards provide data on contagious respiratory viruses, including acute respiratory diseases, COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Massachusetts.

A Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report Prepared by the Influenza Division.

The flu vaccine isn’t a silver bullet, but it helps prevent somewhere between 40% and 60% of illness, Dumford said, and people who are vaccinated are 40% less likely to be hospitalized than ...

Mar 21, 2024 · These dashboards provide a concise overview of influenza and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) trends in Boston, including flu and RSV cases, influenza-like illness (ILI) visits, and flu and RSV cases categorized by demographics.

Dec 7, 2024 · FLU ACTIVITY. IT’S STILL LOW IN BOSTON AND THE BOSTON METRO AREA, BUT YOU CAN SEE THE COLOR HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO KIND OF AN ORANGE …

Dec 10, 2022 · BOSTON - The Department of Public Health said Friday that flu activity in Massachusetts is "very high," with more than 5,400 new cases confirmed in the past week. Last year, the state never...

Nov 21, 2023 · MASSACHUSETTS— Flu is soaring in seven U.S. states, but remains low in Massachusetts, as flu season starts ahead of schedule and just as families across the country gather for big...

Dec 13, 2024 · Learn about the flu (seasonal influenza) and how to protect yourself and your family this flu season. The Flu (seasonal influenza) is a contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. Flu symptoms can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, muscle aches, headache, runny nose, sore throat, and general weakness.