Doctors say vaccination is critical as flu cases rise in Massachusetts
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
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Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
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Health providers in Massachusetts are reporting a possible increase in the number of children with flu-related complications. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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The number of flu cases in Massachusetts is at its highest percentage in years, according to the Department of Public Health, and they're urging everyone to get vaccinated.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains that at-home tests can save you a trip to the doctor's office as flu season begins in the U.S.
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Wouldn't it be nice to get a flu shot that could last for years? Researchers are actively working on a so-called "universal" flu vaccine.
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Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your COVID, flu and RSV-related medical questions.
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