A Boston Globe article states that 'The Flu' is currently picking up steam here in Massachusetts. The article is based upon information gathered from local doctors who have noticed an uptick in the amount of people coming into their offices with flu-like symptoms.
Google Flu Trends (below) also confirms that search activity for the word "flu" has picked up significatly in Massachusetts during the past week and a half, indicating that folks are actively googling for information on influenza. Cyberchondriacs? Not likely. Tis' the season.
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Posted by: K | Monday, February 16, 2009 at 19:41