Flu cases are surging across Massachusetts, labeled as 'very high' by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This season has seen over 24 million national cases, with rising hospitalizations and deaths. More than 10% of patients in Massachusetts are experiencing flu symptoms, showing a sharp increase. Doctors report that younger individuals, aged 20-40, are particularly affected. Health officials attribute the surge to various factors, including changing virus dynamics and possibly pandemic-related immunity gaps.
Dr. Michele Schroeder, president of the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians, expressed concerns about the severity of flu symptoms this year, noting, 'It seems like people are feeling sicker, longer, than I've seen in recent years.'
Dr. Zandra Kelley commented on the uptick in flu cases, stating, 'The flu is really coming back in force this year,' highlighting the intensity of this flu season.
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