Walgreens Flu Index® November Report Shows South and Southwest Top Flu Activity List
December 04 2019 - 8:00AM
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Nevada and Mississippi Markets Move Up Into
Walgreens Flu Index Top Five Markets in November 2019
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week and Walgreens is
releasing the November report for the Walgreens Flu Index®
reminding you that now is as good of a time as any to get your
annual flu shot if you haven’t already. The November report shows
markets across Louisiana leading with the most instances of flu,
along with markets in other southern states and Las Vegas, Nev. –a
change from last season where markets in Texas accounted for most
of the top activity in November. Whether you’re in a top market or
state with increased flu activity or not, the flu vaccine can take
up to two weeks to become fully effective so it’s important to get
the flu shot early and well before large gatherings in order to
make the most of the holiday season.
Check out a recap of the top 10 markets and states for the month
of November below:
Top 10 DMAs with Flu Activity For month of November
- Lafayette, La.
- Alexandria, La.
- Biloxi-Gulfport, Miss.
- Las Vegas, Nev.
- Waco-Temple-Bryan, Texas
- New Orleans, La.
- Dothan, Ala.
- Baton Rouge, La.
- Tyler-Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), Texas
- Victoria, Texas
Top 10 States with Flu Activity For Month of November
- Louisiana
- Nevada
- Texas
- Mississippi
- New Mexico
- Tennessee
- Alabama
- Nebraska
- Florida
- Arkansas
Launched six flu seasons ago, the Walgreens Flu Index is an
online, interactive tool to view flu activity across markets and
states in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Each week, we analyze
prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat influenza
across thousands of Walgreens and Duane Reade locations nationwide.
In addition to the top markets and states, the Flu Index also ranks
the markets and states experiencing the greatest gains in activity
on a week-over-week basis.
A new feature of the Walgreens Flu Index for the 2019-2020
season allows you to see how current flu activity compares to last
season. November data shows southern states are experiencing more
widespread flu activity this year. Index levels are significantly
higher in Louisiana, Nevada, Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico,
Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee compared to this time last
year.
The only thing predictable about the flu is that it’s
unpredictable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), the best way to protect yourself and loved ones
is by getting a flu shot every season, ideally before the flu
starts to spread in your community. But now is as good a time as
any-flu season can extend into the spring season.
Where to Find the Walgreens Flu Index
Weekly reports of the Walgreens Flu Index are available through
an online, interactive map, which allows anyone to search and find
information regarding the most current state of influenza in their
community –to view the latest report, click here. In addition,
monthly updates will be published to the Walgreens Newsroom.
What’s Our Methodology?
The Index is not intended to illustrate levels or severity of
flu activity, but rather, based on this methodology, to show which
populations are experiencing the highest incidence of influenza
within the U.S. and Puerto Rico each week.
Data for the Walgreens Flu Index is analyzed at state and
geographic market levels to measure absolute impact and incremental
change of antiviral medications on a per store average basis, and
does not include markets in which Walgreens has fewer than 10
retail locations.
To learn more about the flu vaccine, visit Walgreens.com/flu or
talk to your local Walgreens pharmacist. Patients can also contact
pharmacy professionals 24/7 through Pharmacy Chat available on
Walgreens.com and the mobile app.
About Walgreens
Walgreens (walgreens.com), one of the nation's largest drugstore
chains, is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in
retail and wholesale pharmacy. Walgreens is proud to be a
neighborhood health, beauty and retail destination supporting
communities across the country, and was named to FORTUNE*
magazine’s 2019 Companies that Change the World list. Approximately
8 million customers interact with Walgreens in stores and online
each day. As of August 31, 2019, Walgreens operates 9,277
drugstores with a presence in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with its
omnichannel business, Walgreens.com. Walgreens also provides
specialty pharmacy and mail services and offers in-store clinics
and other health care services throughout the United States, most
of which are operated by our health care strategic partners.
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