Massachusetts health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as flu cases surge statewide, contributing to three recent flu-related deaths in children.
Hospitals and urgent care centers, including South Shore Hospital, are reporting overwhelming numbers of flu patients. Some regions in the state reported challenging hospital capacity levels exceeding 90% in medical-surgical units, largely related to the flu.
According to the Department of Public Health, thousands of people are seeking treatment daily. Last week alone, there were nearly 2,000 emergency room visits per day for influenza…