This dashboard includes data on influenza emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and the patients who experienced them. This dashboard includes data on people who received vaccinations against COVID-19.

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. The data presented here can help track trends in respiratory disease and vaccination activity across Massachusetts.

3 days ago · Health officials are warning about the increase in flu cases spreading rapidly throughout Massachusetts. The CDC reports the week of January 12th to the 18th saw a significant increase in flu ...

3 days ago · Wildlife officials say the current bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts is the largest the state has ever seen. Up to 1,000 bird deaths have been reported, mostly in the Boston and South Shore areas.

Jan 23, 2025 · Across the country, health officials are seeing a rise in cases of seasonal illnesses including flu, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus. Robbie Goldstein, the commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, said the state has seen an upward trajectory of these viruses over the last four to five weeks.

Jan 15, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Flu numbers are spiking across the state as respiratory illnesses are spreading rapidly. According to the CDC, they estimate that there have been at least 9 million...

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.

Jan 3, 2024 · Seasonal respiratory illnesses are surging in Massachusetts and across the country, and health experts are stressing the importance of preventative measures like masking and vaccination. Some...

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.