Some Boston-area hospitals are struggling to meet the demands of this winter’s flu surge.
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Following a spike in flu cases and hospitalizations in Massachusetts, the City of Boston is opening a series of flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Vaccinations are free and available to anyone 6 months or older, no appointment necessary.
According to a post on Instagram from Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), flu cases increased 114% during the week of Dec. 14, with the rate being three times higher among children. Adults over 65 and children under 2 years old are at higher risk for complications from infection, according to the commission. Two children under 2 years old have died of the flu in Boston this season, and four children have died of the illness statewide…