Flu came to Boston a month early this year

Adam Gaffin

24 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

BPHC charts showing hockey-stick growth in flu cases, ER visits.

But first, a brief note: We'll be off tomorrow, and again on Jan. 1. Here's to a good Christmas and a New Year!

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