Menino Declares Flu Outbreak a Health Emergency
Boston's seen a 10-fold increase in flu cases over last year.
Mayor Thomas Menino declared a health emergency due to Boston's flu outbreak. There were over 700 reported cases in the city this flu season, according to the Boston Public Health Commission. That's 10 times the average number of cases last year, according to WBUR. Fortunately, there's plenty of vaccine to go around this year, and the mayor's office recommends everyone get the shot. In Weston, the Board of Health still has about 40 doses of the vaccine, according to Public Health Director Wendy Diotalevi. Those doses are free, but Diotalevi said those doses could run out at any time. "Obviously, the mayor's announcement has raised some interest," Diotalevi said, adding that a father called this afternoon seeking a vaccination for his …
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