Walgreens: Early indications of flu cropping up in deep South and Las Vegas
DEERFIELD, Ill.- While flu activity remains low or moderate across most of the U.S., Walgreens Flu Index data suggests a gradual increase in incidence of flu in a growing number of markets.
Flu incidence appears to be picking up across several markets in Texas. Flu is also picking up in Las Vegas and Miami.
Walgreens' top 10 DMAs with flu activity for the Week of Dec. 13:
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, Texas;
El Paso, Texas (Las Cruses, N.M.);
Las Vegas;
Miami – Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.;
Oklahoma City;
Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas;
Montgomery – Selma, Ala.;
Tyler – Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), Texas;
Louisville, Ky.; and
Houston.
The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. The Flu Index does not provide data measuring actual levels or severity of flu activity, but rather, illustrates which populations are experiencing the most incidences each week based on Index methodology.