DEERFIELD, Ill., December 22, 2016 - The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.
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The Flu Index shows which populations are experiencing the most incidences of influenza each week based on Index methodology, the data does not measure actual levels or severity of flu activity.
With the ability to generate hyper-local data across most U.S. markets, the Flu Index is an online, interactive resource allowing anyone to search and find information regarding the most current state of influenza in their community.
To view this week’s Walgreens Flu Index, maps and other online features, click here.
Top 10 DMAs for Flu Activity
Week of 12/18/2016
1. Puerto Rico
2. Lafayette, La.
3. Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, Texas
4. Columbus-Tupelo-West Point-Houston, Miss.
5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas
6. Reno, Nev.
7. Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.-Asheville, N.C.-Anderson, S.C.
8. Tri-Cities, Tenn.-Va.
9. Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
10. Oklahoma City, Okla.
Top 10 States for Flu Activity
Week of 12/18/2016
1. Puerto Rico
2. Mississippi
3. Alabama
4. Nevada
5. Hawaii
6. Louisiana
7. Oklahoma
8. Texas
9. Wyoming
10. Tennessee
Top 10 DMAs Flu Activity Gains
Week of 12/18/2016
1. Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, Texas
2. Lafayette, La.
3. Columbus-Tupelo-West Point-Houston, Miss.
4. Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.-Asheville, N.C.-Anderson, S.C.
5. Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas
6. Tri-Cities, Tenn.-Va.
7. Corpus Christi, Texas
8. Columbia, S.C.
9. Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.
10. Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, Neb.
Top 10 State Flu Activity Gains
Week of 12/18/2016
1. Mississippi
2. Wyoming
3. Montana
4. Louisiana
5. Oklahoma
6. Oregon
7. North Carolina
8. Virginia
9. Connecticut
10. Utah
Methodology
The Walgreens Flu Index™ is compiled using weekly retail prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide. The data 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.
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