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Study Maps US States Most Vulnerable to Flu

Machine learning analysis identifies 11 jurisdictions—including the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Hawaii—with the highest vulnerability to influenza-like illness.

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    District of Columbia ranked most vulnerable to ILI.

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    A vulnerability index was developed using socio-economic and health indicators.

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    Random Forest regression model identified key contributing factors.

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    Important indicators include vaccination coverage and health insurance levels.

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    Variability in vulnerability factors across jurisdictions requires tailored public health interventions.

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Study Maps US States Most Vulnerable to Flu

Machine learning analysis identifies 11 jurisdictions—including the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Hawaii—with the highest vulnerability to influenza-like illness.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 10, 2026

  • 3 min

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