At the end of December, New York saw one of its worst single weeks for flu hospitalizations in years, while states like Connecticut have seen a similar surge. In Massachusetts, the latest numbers show the Commonwealth could surpass last flu season's record hospitalization rate.

Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has reported three flu-related deaths among children this season. Here's what to know.

An especially active flu season continues to hit Massachusetts, crowding doctors offices and emergency rooms. And while statewide cases and Boston wastewater levels have dipped a bit in recent days, health experts warn it’s likely this year’s flu season hasn’t peaked yet.

An Ashland, Massachusetts family is warning others to take the flu seriously, after their 4-year-old daughter almost died.

Flu season in Massachusetts is off to a strong start, but health officials say new data shows potentially encouraging numbers. In mid-December, the number of people hospitalized due to the flu was 9.54%,

DPH said likelihood of getting the flu in Massachusetts right now is "very high." The flu season is shaping up to be a deadly one, with one child dead, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Nearly 30 adults have also died this flu season.

WORCESTER – The numbers don’t lie. Flu cases are significantly on the rise in Worcester and nationally, signs that it’s shaping up to be a particularly bad season.