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Norwood sees seasonal flu rise; health officials discuss avian-flu monitoring and local vaccine access
Summary
Public health staff reported a rise in seasonal influenza cases in Norwood during January and described state testing for influenza A strains; officials also outlined when to report large bird die-offs and guidance for backyard poultry owners.
Town of Norwood public-health staff told the Board of Health on Jan. 29 that seasonal influenza activity in Norwood rose from 18 reported cases in December to about 150 in January, based on data from clinicians' reports. Staff advised residents who have not been vaccinated that flu shots — both regular and high-dose senior formulations — remain available at the town health department.
The board discussed avian (bird) influenza after members raised recent…
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