#Hawaii flu
Stop Flu at School Vaccination Clinics Begin Oct. 15
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program begins on Oct. 15 and will continue in 177 public schools statewide through Dec. 7.
Stop Flu at School, Vaccination Forms Due Oct. 25
Flu vaccination of students at school is an effective strategy for reducing the spread of influenza in the community and protecting those at risk
Hawaii’s First Child Flu Death of Season is 4-Year-Old Girl
The 4-year-old female died at a Honolulu hospital on Jan. 20. “This is an uncommon and tragic death,” said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist.
Hawaii Health officials: it’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate
While the number of people getting sick from the flu usually peaks in February, flu in Hawaii may, at times, last through April and May.
Tracking the Flu in Hawaii
The seasonal flu hits communities across the country every season, and Hawaii is no exception. To help track the cases of flu in the state, the Hawaii State Department of Health has implemented the Influenza Surveillance Program. This program uses a variety of indicators to track influenza year-round on the islands, since the high incidence […]
