Walgreens Flu Index for Week of December 27, 2015
The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.
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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.
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Top Ten DMAs with Flu Activity
Week of 12/27/2015
- Harlingen — Weslaco-Brownsville – McAllen, Texas
- Miami — Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- Las Vegas, Nev.
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Tyler — Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), Texas
- Lexington, Ky.
- El Paso, Texas (Las Cruses, N.M.)
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- Shreveport, La.
- Dallas — Ft. Worth, Texas
Top Ten States with Flu Activity
Week of 12/27/2015
- Nevada
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Mississippi
- Florida
- Tennessee
- Arizona
- Alabama
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
Top Ten DMAs Flu Activity Gains
Week of 12/27/2015
- Shreveport, La.
- Columbia-Jefferson City, Mo.
- Lansing, Mich.
- Harlingen — Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas
- Albany, Ga.
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Tucson (Sierra Vista), Ariz.
- Traverse City-Cadillac, Mich.
- Las Vegas, Nev.
- Peoria-Bloomington, Ill.
Top Ten States Flu Activity Gains
Week of 12/27/2015
- Utah
- Montana
- Nevada
- West Virginia
- Arizona
- Maine
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Pennsylvania
- Arkansas
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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