Walgreens Flu Index Tracks Four Consecutive Weeks of Increased Flu Activity
Walgreens reports significant increase in flu activity across the US, with current levels 204% higher compared to the same period last year. The Walgreens Flu Index has tracked four consecutive weeks of increasing flu cases, with Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas showing the highest activity levels.
According to Anita Pael, VP of pharmacy services development, the concerning factors are the high numbers of hospitalizations and outpatient visits, with cases not yet peaked. The CDC indicates this is the most intense flu season in 15 years, with flu-symptom-driven doctors' visits exceeding any winter flu season peak since 2009-2010.
Walgreens offers comprehensive flu services including vaccinations, testing, and treatment options. The company provides combination tests for influenza A/B and COVID-19 with results in 30 minutes, along with at-home tests and same-day prescription delivery services.
Walgreens riporta un significativo aumento dell'attività influenzale negli Stati Uniti, con livelli attuali superiori del 204% rispetto allo stesso periodo dell'anno scorso. L'Indice dell'Influenza di Walgreens ha monitorato quattro settimane consecutive di aumento dei casi di influenza, con Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas e Texas che mostrano i livelli di attività più elevati.
Secondo Anita Pael, VP dello sviluppo dei servizi farmaceutici, i fattori preoccupanti sono l'alto numero di ricoveri e visite ambulatoriali, con casi che non hanno ancora raggiunto il picco. I CDC indicano che questa è la stagione influenzale più intensa degli ultimi 15 anni, con visite mediche per sintomi influenzali che superano qualsiasi picco della stagione influenzale invernale dal 2009-2010.
Walgreens offre servizi completi per l'influenza, inclusi vaccini, test e opzioni di trattamento. L'azienda fornisce test combinati per influenza A/B e COVID-19 con risultati in 30 minuti, insieme a test domiciliari e servizi di consegna di prescrizioni lo stesso giorno.
Walgreens informa sobre un aumento significativo en la actividad de la gripe en los EE. UU., con niveles actuales 204% más altos en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado. El Índice de Gripe de Walgreens ha rastreado cuatro semanas consecutivas de aumento en los casos de gripe, con Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas y Texas mostrando los niveles de actividad más altos.
Según Anita Pael, VP de desarrollo de servicios farmacéuticos, los factores preocupantes son el alto número de hospitalizaciones y visitas ambulatorias, con casos que aún no han alcanzado su pico. Los CDC indican que esta es la temporada de gripe más intensa en 15 años, con visitas al médico impulsadas por síntomas de gripe que superan cualquier pico de la temporada de gripe invernal desde 2009-2010.
Walgreens ofrece servicios completos de gripe, incluyendo vacunaciones, pruebas y opciones de tratamiento. La compañía proporciona pruebas combinadas para la influenza A/B y COVID-19 con resultados en 30 minutos, junto con pruebas en casa y servicios de entrega de recetas el mismo día.
월그린스는 미국 전역에서 독감 활동이 크게 증가했으며, 현재 수준이 지난해 같은 기간에 비해 204% 증가했다고 보고했습니다. 월그린스 독감 지수는 독감 사례가 증가하는 4주 연속을 추적했으며, 오클라호마, 미시시피, 테네시, 아칸소, 텍사스가 가장 높은 활동 수준을 보이고 있습니다.
약국 서비스 개발 부사장인 아니타 패엘에 따르면, 우려되는 요소는 높은 입원율과 외래 환자 방문 수이며, 사례는 아직 정점에 도달하지 않았습니다. CDC는 이번 독감 시즌이 15년 만에 가장 강렬한 시즌이며, 독감 증상으로 인한 의사 방문이 2009-2010년 이후 겨울 독감 시즌의 어떤 정점도 초과했다고 밝혔습니다.
월그린스는 예방접종, 검사 및 치료 옵션을 포함한 종합적인 독감 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 회사는 인플루엔자 A/B 및 COVID-19에 대한 조합 검사를 30분 이내에 결과를 제공하며, 자택 검사 및 같은 날 처방전 배달 서비스도 제공합니다.
Walgreens signale une augmentation significative de l'activité grippale aux États-Unis, avec des niveaux actuels supérieurs de 204% par rapport à la même période l'année dernière. L'Index de la Grippe de Walgreens a suivi quatre semaines consécutives d'augmentation des cas de grippe, avec Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas et Texas montrant les niveaux d'activité les plus élevés.
Selon Anita Pael, VP du développement des services pharmaceutiques, les facteurs préoccupants sont le nombre élevé d'hospitalisations et de visites ambulatoires, les cas n'ayant pas encore atteint leur pic. Les CDC indiquent qu'il s'agit de la saison grippale la plus intense depuis 15 ans, avec des visites chez le médecin pour des symptômes grippaux dépassant tout pic de saison grippale hivernale depuis 2009-2010.
Walgreens propose des services complets pour la grippe, y compris des vaccinations, des tests et des options de traitement. L'entreprise fournit des tests combinés pour l'influenza A/B et la COVID-19 avec des résultats en 30 minutes, ainsi que des tests à domicile et des services de livraison de prescriptions le jour même.
Walgreens berichtet von einem signifikanten Anstieg der Grippeaktivität in den USA, mit aktuellen Werten, die 204% höher sind als im gleichen Zeitraum des letzten Jahres. Der Walgreens Grippeindex hat vier aufeinanderfolgende Wochen mit steigenden Grippefällen erfasst, wobei Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas und Texas die höchsten Aktivitätsniveaus aufweisen.
Laut Anita Pael, VP für die Entwicklung von Apothekendienstleistungen, sind die besorgniserregenden Faktoren die hohen Zahlen an Krankenhausaufenthalten und ambulanter Besuche, wobei die Fälle noch nicht ihren Höhepunkt erreicht haben. Die CDC gibt an, dass dies die intensivste Grippesaison seit 15 Jahren ist, wobei Arztbesuche aufgrund von Grippesymptomen jeden Wintergrippe-Höchststand seit 2009-2010 übersteigen.
Walgreens bietet umfassende Grippeservices an, darunter Impfungen, Tests und Behandlungsoptionen. Das Unternehmen bietet Kombinationstests für Influenza A/B und COVID-19 mit Ergebnissen in 30 Minuten sowie Tests für zu Hause und die Lieferung von Rezepten am selben Tag an.
- Significant increase in flu-related business activity (204% YoY)
- Expanded service offerings including testing, vaccinations, and same-day delivery
- Strong positioning as one-stop-shop for respiratory virus needs
- None.
Latest data shows high levels of flu in most states, including significantly higher flu activity across the country when compared to the same time last year
For 11 years, the Walgreens Flu Index has provided an early and accurate view of disease trends. The last four consecutive weeks of data have shown increasing flu activity across the
The Walgreens Flu Index is an online, interactive tool that tracks weekly flu activity based on flu-related prescription data across the company’s community pharmacy locations nationwide. Index data is updated every Tuesday and allows users to search by market or state to see where their geographic area ranks for flu activity. Data from the week ending February 8, 2025, shows the top five states with flu activity are
“What’s most concerning is not the number of cases but the number of hospitalizations and outpatient visits that we are seeing,” said Anita Pael, vice president of pharmacy services development at Walgreens. “I don’t believe cases have peaked yet, so it’s critical for people to remember to wash their hands frequently, and if you’re feeling symptoms, get tested right away.” If you know you have the flu, antiviral drugs can help to feel better faster but need to be started right away.
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that this flu season is the most intense in 15 years. The percentage of flu-symptom-driven doctors’ visits is higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010.1
Is it too late to get protected with a flu vaccine? As flu activity continues to increase across the country, it’s not too late to get an annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated remains the best way to reduce the risk of flu-related hospitalization and doctor visits. Walgreens offers flu, and other routine vaccinations nationwide. * To schedule a vaccination appointment, visit Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine. Walgreens offers flexible openings, including nights and weekends, and same-day appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Vaccines are covered by most insurance plans.
What if I have symptoms and think I may have the flu? For individuals who are experiencing symptoms, Walgreens remains the one-stop-shop for all respiratory virus season needs. Walgreens offers a variety of convenient, low-cost options for flu testing, including an easy combination test for influenza A/B and COVID-19 with results in 30 minutes or less. At-home tests, along with over-the-counter medicine cabinet essentials, are available for delivery in as little as 1 hour. And for those who don’t feel well enough to leave home, Walgreens offers a virtual healthcare service and Same Day Prescription Delivery.
As respiratory illness season evolves, Walgreens pharmacists remain one of the most accessible, trusted healthcare providers across communities. Individuals can talk to their Walgreens pharmacist to learn more about how they can stay safe and get the care they need, all season long.
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1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025.” February 7, 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/surveillance/2025-week-05.html
*In some states, a prescription from a healthcare provider is required to receive an RSV vaccine at Walgreens.
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