Louisiana tops Walgreens Flu Index list for November

DEERFIELD, Ill. — It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week and Walgreens has released the November report for the Walgreens Flu Index reminding people that now is as good of a time to get their annual flu shot. The November report shows markets across Louisiana leading with the most instances of flu, along with markets in other southern states and Las Vegas, Nev. – a change from last season where markets in Texas accounted for most of the top activity in November.

Check out a recap of the top 10 markets and states for the month of November below:

Top 10 DMAs with Flu Activity
For month of November

1. Lafayette, La.
2. Alexandria, La.
3. Biloxi-Gulfport, Miss.
4. Las Vegas, Nev.
5. Waco-Temple-Bryan, Texas
6. New Orleans, La.
7. Dothan, Ala.
8. Baton Rouge, La.
9. Tyler-Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), Texas
10. Victoria, Texas

Top 10 States with Flu Activity
For Month of November

1. Louisiana
2. Nevada
3. Texas
4. Mississippi
5. New Mexico
6. Tennessee
7. Alabama
8. Nebraska
9. Florida
10. Arkansas