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According to this week’s flu report, while rates of flu-like illness are decreasing, flu still remains elevated across the state. So remember, even as we transition out of winter and into spring, we can still expect to see flu cases in Massachusetts. If you’re interested in getting vaccinated it’s not too late - …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, March 7, 2014
As you can see in this week’s flu report, rates of flu-like illness continue to fluctuate across the state, once again illustrating that flu season is not over yet. That’s why we continue to encourage everyone six months or older in the Commonwealth to get a flu …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 28, 2014
Rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts have dipped slightly, according to the latest weekly flu report. But rest assured that there is still plenty of flu season yet to come, and if you have not gotten a flu shot it’s absolutely not too late. Call your …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 21, 2014
Rates of flu-like illness ticked upwards in the past 7 days, according to the latest weekly flu report. It’s yet another indication that flu continues to circulate in our communities, and yet another reason to get a flu shot if you haven’t done so already this …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 14, 2014
The February Public Health Council meeting featured two Determination of Need (DoN) requests from area health care facilities; final votes on two proposed amendments to regulations, and an informational presentation on planning for the 2014 arbovirus season. First, the Council considered a Determination of Need …Continue Reading Highlights of the February 12th Public Health Council Meeting
The latest weekly flu report shows that rates of flu-like illness dipped slightly in the Commonwealth in the past seven days. Flu is unpredictable though, and it’s too soon to say whether we’ve seen the peak of flu season just yet. In any event there is …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, February 7, 2014
As illustrated by this week’s flu report, rates of flu-like illness in Massachusetts have once again increased over the past week and, as we know, flu activity can continue well into February and March. That’s why we continue to encourage everyone six months or older in …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, January 31, 2014
This week’s flu report shows that after the brief dip we saw over the past two weeks, the number of reported flu cases has once again begun to increase – a clear indication that flu is unpredictable and flu season is certainly not over yet. All …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, January 24, 2014
The latest weekly flu report shows that flu continues to circulate widely in our communities, which is in keeping with how flu typically spreads at this time of year in this part of the country. We can expect to see elevated levels of flu activity well …Continue Reading Weekly Flu Report, January 17, 2014
Here at the Department we’re proud of the hard work and dedication of all of our staff across the Commonwealth. And we’re not alone. Now the national magazine Health Leaders has named DPH Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett and DPH Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Kristine Aznavoorian as …Continue Reading DPH Recognized for National Health Leadership
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