Doctors in Massachusetts are seeing more children end up in the hospital with flu-related brain complications. It’s not yet clear from national data whether the number of serious flu-related ...

For the first time this year, the West Nile virus has been detected in Massachusetts. On June 13th, the Massachusetts ...

FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH TONIGHT. FLU CASES. THEY ARE ON THE RISE IN MASSACHUSETTS. SO COULD THEY AFFECT YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS? HERE WITH SOME ADVICE IS DOCTOR SCOTT HADLAND, THE CHIEF OF ADOLESCENT ...

According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, last week more than 10% of patient visits were related to the flu. Plus, nearly 7% of hospitalizations in the state are flu-related and ...

Massachusetts has faced recurring outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus since 2022. An outbreak of HPAI is suspected of causing the death of Canada geese, swans, and other birds in ...

Massachusetts isn’t alone. Flu activity is high and increasing across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In Massachusetts, the latest numbers show that more than 10 percent of patients dragging themselves into doctors offices are suffering from fevers, coughs, and sore throats, classic flu symptoms.

To date, the CDC reports 68 human cases of bird flu nationwide and one death. No human cases are reported in Massachusetts and the risk level of human infection is low, said the agency.

Domestic cats are also very susceptible to avian flu and can become seriously ill. H5 bird flu outbreaks have also occurred in poultry and dairy cows, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.

Massachusetts officials report that H5N1 is widespread among wild birds. There have been no confirmed human cases of bird flu so far in Massachusetts. Pets should be kept on a leash when outside.