Top Ten Cities Still Confronting Influenza in March 2024

The Walgreens Flu Index© offers the latest information on flu activity specific to individual cities in the U.S.

This information is compiled using retail prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat influenza across all Walgreens locations. It offers insight into which populations are experiencing the highest incidence of the flu.

As of March 9, 2024, the Index listed these cities:

1. Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, Ark.
2. Oklahoma City, Okla.
3. El Paso, Texas (Las Cruces, N.M.)
4. Little Rock-Pine Bluff, Ark.
5. Omaha, Neb.
6. Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, Neb.
7. Joplin, Mo.-Pittsburg, Kan.
8. Lansing, Mich.
9. Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill, W.Va.
10. Tulsa, Okla.

 It's important to note that the Flu Index is not intended to show the severity or intensity of flu activity.

From a severity perspective, the U.S. CDC reported on March 15, 2024, that thirteen influenza-associated pediatric deaths occurring during the 2023-2024 season were reported last week throughout the United States, bringing the season total to 116 pediatric deaths.

The CDC encourages everyone to discuss flu vaccines or treatments with a healthcare provider.