Walgreens tracks the beginnings of flu activity in Texas and the South
DEERFIELD, Ill. - While Walgreens Flu Index data suggests a slight increase in flu activity in some markets, overall activity remains relatively low across most of the U.S.
For the week of Dec. 6, the top 10 markets with flu activity are predominantly in Texas.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, Texas;
Tyler-Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), Texas;
Dallas – Ft. Worth, Texas;
Miami – Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.;
Chattanooga, Tenn.;
Montgomery – Selma, Ala.;
Knoxville, Tenn.;
Birmingham (Anniston & Tuscaloosa), Ala.;
Columbus – Tupelo – West Point – Houston, Miss.; and
Austin, Texas.
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.