Massachusetts sees highest number of flu cases in years and only 2 out of 5 people are vaccinated
The number of flu cases in Massachusetts is at its highest percentage in years, according to the Department of Public Health, ...
The severity of the flu in Mass. is ‘very high.’ Here’s what to know.
Massachusetts is seeing the highest level of the flu since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Department of ...
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State, Cambridge Officials Update Guidance as Avian Flu Spreads Across Massachusetts
Amid a state-wide outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild and domestic birds, the Cambridge Department of ...
Officials: Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from Greater Boston to Southeastern Massachusetts. That message was delivered ...
Officials say ‘widespread’ bird flu outbreak is the largest the state has seen
Scientists say the temporary freeze on communications from federal officials creates a troubling blind spot for those ...
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Massachusetts faces surge in bird flu cases, officials explain concerns for limiting exposure
Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, commissioner of public health for the city of Boston, wrote in a statement to The Daily Free Press that although bird flu rarely affects humans, those who handle birds are at ...
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New strain of Norovirus spreading throughout Massachusetts
(WWLP) – A new strain of Norovirus is impacting children ... wearing mask when appropriate,” said Dr. Shukla. The virus is contracted by consuming contaminated food, water, or through an ...
Mass.-based Moderna could be first to manufacture bird flu vaccine
A Massachusetts biopharma giant is at the center of preparations already underway if bird flu mutates and begins to find ...
Flu is hitting a second peak in the U.S. this season. Doctors share what to know.
For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.
Officials say bird flu likely widespread in the state. What we know about the H5N1 virus
State officials say the highly pathogenic avian influenza – more commonly known as bird flu – is widespread in much of the ...
Cape Cod Times7d
'Much worse.' Chatham sees rise in dead birds. Wild Care reports positive avian flu cases
Amid concerns about avian flu, officials and wildlife rehabilitators on Cape Cod are monitoring rising cases of dead and sick ...
The Patriot Ledger7d
Officials say bird flu likely widespread in the state. What we know about the H5N1 virus
"Evidence suggests that HPAI is widespread in Massachusetts ... test suspected cases and collaborating with municipalities to safely dispose of dead birds." The H5N1 bird flu virus first emerged ...