This season’s flu is more severe, leading to more ER visits, Boston health officials say
Boston health officials said Wednesday that along with an unusual second, late surge of flu cases across the state, the ...
Boston Public Health Commissioner on the flu: Cases are decreasing but vaccines are still important
Only 37% of Boston residents are vaccinated, a concern for the spread and intensity of flu cases, Ojikutu said. The post ...
Boston police officer who died from the flu remembered for his ‘unwavering spirit’
A Boston police officer who died after getting the flu was remembered for his “unwavering spirit” and kindness. On Feb. 20, ...
Boston police detective, a first responder to Marathon bombing, dies of flu-related complications
A 51-year-old Boston police detective who was a first responder to the Boston Marathon bombing has died from flu-related ...
Boston Police detective dies after contracting the flu
Mark Walsh was remembered by his family as a "gentle giant." He died last week at the age of 51. The post Boston Police ...
Boston's top doctor optimistic flu season has 'turned a bit of a corner'
Boston's top health official said Wednesday that recent data shows a decrease in the rate of flu cases, but concerns remain ...
How worried should I be about bird flu?
I have read that people can also be affected and cannot help but wonder if my dogs are going to be at risk. How would they ...
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Harsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including ...
Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries
Flu vaccine makers may face a last-minute scramble to produce enough doses after an FDA advisory committee meeting was ...
Mass. officials issue warning about pediatric flu complications
Mass. health officials said the state is seeing a “possible increase” in children having neurological complications ...
If there's an egg shortage, why isn't there a chicken shortage? A Massachusetts farmer explains.
A broiler is bred for rapid growth. It goes from a little chick to processing in less than two months, so they are very quickly replaced. Because of their short lifespan, there is also less time to be ...